BBW
Junior Member
Hi all,
Sorry if this topic has been covered. I did some searches, but didn't find much except for the throttle recal from the earlier bikes.
I'm looking for advice and some info. Here's my situation. I'm looking to pick up an FZ6 for the spring which I'll use for general commuting, some light (read weekend) touring, and just general fun. I like the FZ6 for it's feel, riding position, build quality, good gas mileage, etc.
The local dealership has two bikes. The first is a used 2006 with 12k miles on it for $4000. It's a bike they sold new. They've serviced it and claim it's in great condition. From the outside it's flawless, so I tend to suspect it's fine. The other bike is a new one, 2010 I believe. It's the FZ6 also, not the FZ6r. that one is selling for $6800.
You see where I'm going with this. I can't decide whether to buy new or used. I could afford either, but would I rather save the $2800? Sure, why not.
What I don't know is if there's been much design change between the 2006 model and the new one. Are they really just the same bike, or were there any significant changes or improvements after the 2006 year?
If they're the same bike I would probably buy used. But if there's something significantly improved in the new bike that might push me towards plunking down the extra cash.
Thanks,
Ben
South Burlington, VT
Sorry if this topic has been covered. I did some searches, but didn't find much except for the throttle recal from the earlier bikes.
I'm looking for advice and some info. Here's my situation. I'm looking to pick up an FZ6 for the spring which I'll use for general commuting, some light (read weekend) touring, and just general fun. I like the FZ6 for it's feel, riding position, build quality, good gas mileage, etc.
The local dealership has two bikes. The first is a used 2006 with 12k miles on it for $4000. It's a bike they sold new. They've serviced it and claim it's in great condition. From the outside it's flawless, so I tend to suspect it's fine. The other bike is a new one, 2010 I believe. It's the FZ6 also, not the FZ6r. that one is selling for $6800.
You see where I'm going with this. I can't decide whether to buy new or used. I could afford either, but would I rather save the $2800? Sure, why not.
What I don't know is if there's been much design change between the 2006 model and the new one. Are they really just the same bike, or were there any significant changes or improvements after the 2006 year?
If they're the same bike I would probably buy used. But if there's something significantly improved in the new bike that might push me towards plunking down the extra cash.
Thanks,
Ben
South Burlington, VT