hankhill11
Junior Member
Hey all, I have been looking this bike over for a while now, and have been lucky enough to sit on a couple. I started this search because i found an FZ1 and hadn't seen one before, and to my surprise , was very comfortable sitting on it!
So, right now i have a ninja 500, which if you didnt' know, is more of a standard position sport bike, similar to the fz6. Naturally since everyone gets use to power and speed, some of us crave more. My goal is a similar bike, comfortable, able to ride many hours, and daily commute. The ex500 fits this bill amazingly well.
My questions is a comparison of all three (ex500/fz6/fz1).
I know on my bike, it gets slightly buzzy at highway speeds, 75ish. in 6th i'm at 5,000 going 60 and on from there..what are these bikes like on the highway compared to each other?
Is the power difference between the 1 and the 6 an insane leap? going from a 60hp bike, to a 100-150 hp is an interesting concept.
power isn't everything - I've read the fz6 is tame through 8k, then goes wild, whats the fz1 like? which is better for sub 50mph around town riding?
i know these are somewhat noob questions but its hard to find a good comparison.
I have been riding for close to 10 years, on my ninja for about 5 to 6 years, i use it as a commuter, and have done a few longer trips. I took the msf course who knows when..
thanks for any tips or info in advance!
So, right now i have a ninja 500, which if you didnt' know, is more of a standard position sport bike, similar to the fz6. Naturally since everyone gets use to power and speed, some of us crave more. My goal is a similar bike, comfortable, able to ride many hours, and daily commute. The ex500 fits this bill amazingly well.
My questions is a comparison of all three (ex500/fz6/fz1).
I know on my bike, it gets slightly buzzy at highway speeds, 75ish. in 6th i'm at 5,000 going 60 and on from there..what are these bikes like on the highway compared to each other?
Is the power difference between the 1 and the 6 an insane leap? going from a 60hp bike, to a 100-150 hp is an interesting concept.
power isn't everything - I've read the fz6 is tame through 8k, then goes wild, whats the fz1 like? which is better for sub 50mph around town riding?
i know these are somewhat noob questions but its hard to find a good comparison.
I have been riding for close to 10 years, on my ninja for about 5 to 6 years, i use it as a commuter, and have done a few longer trips. I took the msf course who knows when..
thanks for any tips or info in advance!