Blackcombe
Junior Member
Hi all, just dropped by as i'm rather new to bikes especially road bikes.
Been looking for a 600 road bike and favouring the FZ6 naked over everything so far - ER6N, SV650 etc.
I've read reviews online and finally test rode one for first time on weekend and straight away seating position felt right, although ride was short due to raining.
Now couple questions i'm hoping you guys (or girls) could assist with -
I'm coming from a TTR250, mostly ridden dirt and never a road bike (until just now) are these rather forgiving to ride for a newbie?
Are they easy to service, maintain and clean?
Are parts and services expensive? Tyres?
What are they like on the open road say cruising at 100km/h as far as the wind etc being naked?
Are there any common faults to look out for buying used? Looking at 2004 - 2006 models at this stage due to budget.
Excuse my silly questions as i'm like a fish out of water with all this
Cheers.
Been looking for a 600 road bike and favouring the FZ6 naked over everything so far - ER6N, SV650 etc.
I've read reviews online and finally test rode one for first time on weekend and straight away seating position felt right, although ride was short due to raining.
Now couple questions i'm hoping you guys (or girls) could assist with -
I'm coming from a TTR250, mostly ridden dirt and never a road bike (until just now) are these rather forgiving to ride for a newbie?
Are they easy to service, maintain and clean?
Are parts and services expensive? Tyres?
What are they like on the open road say cruising at 100km/h as far as the wind etc being naked?
Are there any common faults to look out for buying used? Looking at 2004 - 2006 models at this stage due to budget.
Excuse my silly questions as i'm like a fish out of water with all this
Cheers.