2013 Yamaha FZ6R Farewell Ride // Owner's Long-term Review

[@123edwardzpad]

Outstanding. Very cool, coming out 2 grand ahead, plus all your kit. It is great that even though the motorcycle was not a pragmatic fit, that it seems such a positive experience. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@roywalls5595]

Thanks again for awesome videos! Mr Aaron 🍻

[@michaelgaliazzi9400]

Nice looking bike, congrats on the sale👍

[@MadsWorld34]

i'm still looking for a burgman 200 but the closet i have found yet is in clearwater Fl. and congratz on selling it.

[@SanProsan1993]

Idk where you are, but literally saw one last night on Craigslist.

[@SanProsan1993]

Found it. 2019 Burgman 200, 1070 miles, seller is asking $4500. He is in Atlanta area, it seems, so search there I guess... May be worth a road trip?

[@MadsWorld34]

@@SanProsan1993 thanks but i can get a new one for $4900. thats where i'm having trouble is used ones cost as much as new ones.

[@SanProsan1993]

@@MadsWorld34 true, but new ones come with dealer fees and true out-the-door price comes up to $5500-$6000. While with a used one some negotiating can be done, for a better deal than the asking price.

[@jaysonyang1441]

Nothing is perfect but, the only downside to this bike is it’s heavy and top heavy, for it’s intended market it’s almost perfect, if it were a bit lighter and weight lower centered it would be perfect, it’s super easy to ride and reliable

[@pooptyschmoopty]

Well this is great to hear because I ride a gen 3 klr650 and looking at this bike. So it should feel the same except for all that power 😅

[@DeanStLouis-uh7np]

Hey there Quasi, clearing out the stable for some new Stallings maybe? Congratulations on turning a profit, goes to show if you take care of your stuff it can pay off in the end! I doubt you're going to have any issues selling the add-ons you had purchased for it (can they fit your C3, it's a Yamaha also 😆) Thanks for the ride along!

[@henryfoster3212]

We all will miss 😢it but it will take us on good rides so I will miss 🏍

[@mikeriv]

Great job. That's awesome. Dibs on the gps....lol. I'm kidding. That's a great deal buddy.

[@monclersupreme4962]

I had a 02 zx6r loved it super fast! Somebody wanted to trade their 2012 kx450. So I traded, now im coming off a deal of one of these 6,500miles for 1500 . This is a crisper bike right? Nothing compared to how the zx6r road?

[@QuasiMotard]

The FZ6R is a sporty bike, but it's not extremely fast like modern hyper-sports. The engine makes about 75 HP, so it has good acceleration and reasonable top speed around 120 MPH. 😉👍 --QM

[@charlesreiman2185]

Do you know if a 17T sprocket will fit on the front? I have a 16T and the Speedo is off 5-8mph depending on the speed

[@QuasiMotard]

I had slight clearance issues with the front chain guides and the 16T sprocket. The increased sprocket diameter pushed the chain REALLY close to the guides, so I had to relieve them a bit with a bench grinder and a Dremel. Based on that experience, I'd think that the 17T would be a no-go. 😉👍 --QM

[@REZrblde]

Is there a quick shifter on this thing? Either that or that is one heck of a soft clutch pedal

[@QuasiMotard]

Nope, just quick fingers and a precise right wrist! I've received a lot of comments about my shift timing on other bikes and how I installed the quick shifters. I've just tuned my motor memory over decades of riding and racing to shift smoothly and nearly instantaneously. Half-clutching and only dropping the throttle a few degrees is the trick. Sometimes I'll need a couple of miles to adjust my timing after switching bikes, but it's all muscle memory. 😉👍 --QM

[@ПашаОвчаренко-э6ъ]

Could you please tell how much horse power it got?

[@QuasiMotard]

The 2013 Yamaha FZ6R had 77.5 hp / 57 kW @ 11500 rpm. The FZ6R engine was sourced from the pre-2009 Yamaha R6 and detuned for more midrange torque. Here is a good article with the history of the FZ6R: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_FZ6 . Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@marchampson006]

I love the Acceleration on that bike Aaron sounds pretty good through the G0-Pro pick up. I know what you mead by top heavy especially with a full tank of fuel. Marc In Bletchley G6XEG

[@Limewire1984]

I'm a Honda fanboy, but it's always sad to see a bike goes. I owned an F800GT BMW a while back. That was an expensive mistake.

[@techten1012]

Hey Quazi. How much are you selling it for? I might be interested.

[@QuasiMotard]

Sorry, it's already gone... I sold it for $5K! I probably could have gotten $500-1000 more out of it, but the timing was right and it was a no-fuss sale to this dealer. 😉👍 --QM

[@dylanfrerking6671]

Good beginner bike?

[@QuasiMotard]

That depends on the new rider's physical size and fitness. The FZ6R's seat height is 32.5", so it's a bit on the tall side for some riders, and it's very top-heavy. The engine delivers predictable power and the clutch action is very smooth, so a new rider shouldn't have any trouble learning to ride it. However... it's a 75 HP bike that's capable of triple-digit speeds, so a new rider could easily get in over their head with speed if they're not careful. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@dylanfrerking6671]

@QuasiMotard I'm new to sports bikes, but not new to ridding per say. I found a good amount of R3s and Ninja 400s, but I think they would become boring after a couple of months. I'm not looking for hayabusa speed but not looking to kill the bike of rpms on the interstate either

[@QuasiMotard]

@dylanfrerking6671 You would probably enjoy this more than the smaller bikes. The FZ6R isn't a "sports bike" per se, but it's a sporty bike. The handlebar risers give it a more upright seating position than the clip-on bars on sports bikes. The engine revs fairly high at freeway speeds, but it's very smooth and doesn't sound/feel like it's about to self-destruct. I originally got the FZ6R to use as a sports-tourer for cross-country trips. I took a few 500-800 mile trips with it, and it performed well. Good luck shopping, and I hope you find a good fit! 😉👍 --QM

[@dylanfrerking6671]

@QuasiMotard Thank you very much sir!

[@ZoahPorre]

Ree I hate seeing my place of employment on a day off. (HEB)