Best budget sports bike? We test the 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600 to find out

WHAT A BIKE! A full review of the 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600. Put together especially for those of you out there who are considering buying one of these little rockets.

[@ProjectMoto]

I’ve got the same Fazer, it’s done over 50,000 miles and is still great to ride , I use it all the time and never lets me down and always enjoy riding it , I get to ride loads of bikes, usually I do videos on new Ducati’s which are awesome bikes… but they are not my Fazer … Totally agree it’s an Awesome road bike , enjoyed the video and hearing someone with the same opinion and feelings I get with the bike :)

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Agreed! The Fazer literally inspired me to get back to riding bikes on the road after a fair bit of time off! Love it 👍

[@philipbrannigan1741]

Back to riding after a 12 year break, didn't want to spend a lot of money, bought a 1999 bike with 28000 miles, best bike I've ever owned, I've owned everything from 2 strokes to an RSV1000. ,I've upgraded a lot of bits on my fazer. Best bike you'll ever need. Old school carbs need looked at from time to time but worth it. Mid range is awesome, 2 up a pleasure, bike races on with comfort. My Fazer is the best bike I have ever owned and I've been riding for 40 years. My friends have modern bikes like MT07 etc and my fazer smokes them in every sphere . Long and short rides. Downside is when your swapping parts out you get a lot of bolts snapping. Heavy clutch, headlights are like candles, gear change 1st to second needs the boot but once you get used to it it's a blast, oh and an upgrade of lights on the clocks need upgraded, £20 on ebay sorted that out, simple to install and light up like a Christmas tree so no leaving your Indicators on. Hope this helps.

[@papatorr3669]

I find it very difficult that a Fazer 600 (Fz6) "smokes in every sphere" an MT07 etc! I mainly ride bikes between the mid '80s to the mid-2000s. I'm guessing that the FZ6 is a will balanced all around sporty bike. Heck, I have an FZ1 and I looked at the specs on the FZ6 but decided my Hornet 919 was about the same weight and out performed it as you say in a sphere. I'd like to hear specifically how your Fz6 outperformed an MT07. I had the similar Bandit 600S and similar SV650 to compare and although I liked the Bandit it didn't outperform the SV650 except as a commuter and everyday rider and comfort.

[@herrsalz278]

Bought a 2002 version with 38k miles on it a few years ago as a first bike. I'm almost at 70k now. Carbs were leaking after 55k. Pretty cheap fix. I checked valves at 60k and everything was fine. My friends have multiple bikes. One for touring a differnt one to have a little bit of fun. Sure... the Ninja 650 from 2022 feels more modern or the s1000r from 2017 packs a lot of features. The Fazer is a great allrounder! My friend with the BMW payed 2000€ just for the big service while I can ride without worrying about anything. It is so cheap. Even if my engine dies I might just put a replacement engine in. From my road trips it received a scratch here or there which is pretty sad but atleast it doesn't change the value of the bike significantly. I change all fluids, brakes, chain, tyres frequently and it has never let me down.

[@loudhandle2288]

Brilliant bikes , had my 98 for 8 years & just hit 50k. Easily capable of 200k if looked after. Good on fuel as well 55 to 60 mpg average for me & mines only used for commuting all year round. 69 mpg was the best I achieved on it. The forks are quite soft though but much better with 15w fork oil. Great review.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks for sharing! Does the heavier fork oil actually stop them bottoming out as much?

[@duarte5dm]

Love your review you did an exemplary overview of this bike and of how it feels to ride! I actually have one myself that I bought some 10 years ago with around 50.000miles on the odometer as my first bike. Never got to sell it eaven though I currently ride a Tracer 900 GT that I bought to do big rides with friends across europe. I find the Fazer an awesome bike to ride. The analogue factor in it is something we can't find in modern bikes and this one rests in my garage waiting to be fully restored one day. In my opinion this is one of the best pre-classic gems to still be found and dully appreciated. Keep these videos coming!

[@luigimarcon7203]

Thanks for review! I'm 49 years old and I have had this bike 22 years ago, and I've bought it again three years ago. Need suspension kit and little else. The FZS 600 Fazer is very good and fun!

[@jamescrawshaw71]

It’s a wicked bike!! Thank you for the positive feedback 🙌

[@rauladrian711]

Hi, is it possible to buy luggage racks and a top case for it? If you want to use it for longer rides?

[@luigimarcon7203]

@@rauladrian711 Yes, it's possible. You can use this bike for touring.

[@rauladrian711]

Thanks for the replay, hope you have a nice day.

[@mr_tt]

Yeah. I got em - meaning the racks, Givi, with three hard cases. For me, the position on a bike makes me feel ache here a there - rised handlebars, so solved most of shoulder ache still, I have a custom, lower seat which might be great for a track but my knees and lower back feel it. Short day trips, up to 4h rides are OK for me but longer ones become a pain (in a but and other parts too ;) ). Changing position with a cushion (got AirHawk 2) does some job, but not solved my problems. Never ridden on an original seat, so can't tell about it, but it all sums up between rider hight/posture and motorcycle construction - may feel great but can feel bad as well. I own the bike for over 11 years, my first bike and after watching the video think will keep it (even as a third bike 😄 ).

[@EliteRock]

They dyno'd at c. 85 wheel HP, so Yamaha's claim of 95 crank is pretty honest. I had a 1999 in silver for 5 years (bought new). Some time in, when it was well loosened up, I wrapped myself around it (in leathers) and got the needle just nudging150MPH (long run-up on a deserted M-way, no gradient or wind)) which I reckon must have been a genuine 140+. The Scott Oiler fitted from new maybe helped. ETA >> mine 'chattered' below 2000RPM when rolling on until I adjusted the throttle position sensor (ignoring the spec) to make the ignition think it was further open and it was much improved. Also discovered I had the infamous backed-off engine sprocket nut when I went to replace it at c. 15K but thankfully no damage done (still had the original chain when I sold it at 22K, less than a cm of stretch in that entire time courtesy of the Scott Oiler, which I cranked up in the rain). ETA 2 >> what you say about the 'reassuring' amount of flex in the chassis was exactly the way I felt about it (nothing like the ridiculous corkscrewing and weaving that pre-1990's Japanese multis used to do of course).

[@Luke_lw]

Awesome video. Definitely got me thinking about a classic 90’s bike now!

[@thomascharnock]

Great video - bought a 2003 Fazer a couple of months ago and it's a brilliant bike

[@mikkapedia]

I've had this bike for 2 years now, its past 65k miles and honestly with regular servicing, it works like its brand new. Amazingly fun bike, wow!

[@MrMoth55]

I have just entered into an agreement to buy a model like the model mentioned in your video, have test driven it and I am totally in love. Driving characteristics and grip on the Michelin sport touring are fantastic. Thank you for your good video recommendation -👍👊

[@noworkdave]

Only 3500 miles on it since 1998! Good production value. Please keep these sort of videos coming.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks David! I know 3500 miles is crazy for what would of been bought as a daily bike! Been in the garage for 12 years! Got some more videos coming, thinking of doing one on a TLR 1000 I'm looking at getting 👍

[@daveburdis6067]

I had my 600 fazer for about 12yrs, coming up to 60k miles on her, i put stainless steel headers on as original ones were starting to rot, change rear shock to hagon shock, still have original handlebars, always makes me smile to myself, awesome bit of machinery. 🏍

[@MirchiBoy]

Super solid review. Looking forward to more reviews

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thank you Rishi, may be picking up a cbrf600 next week! It’s a non runner so will be covering the repair also 👍

[@davidashleyroberts4393]

I've just bought first Yamaha Fazer 600. Absolutely superb bike. I wouldn't go back to sport ever ❤

[@davidupton3186]

Love the video - Fazer p0rn 😅! I recently bought a 2001 with 16k miles on it. Spent way too much renovating it, but it never fails to bring a massive grin to my face 😁!

[@andyclapham4688]

Bought my first one brand new in 2002, one of the first Fox Eyes. Amazing bike. Had a couple more over the years. Now got a Tracer 900 and Enfield 350 Classic Reborn in the garage, but always hanker over another Fazer ❤

[@eugenehallahan51]

I was looking how to replace my carburetor manifolds when your video popped up. I have a 1999 in black with 32.000 kmh, I have to say that I am in my 40's now and married with two kids and during my midlife crisis I bought the FZS 600 to get back into my youth of motorbikes. I have to say the Power for me is way more than I was expecting considering when you look at the specs on paper and you drive it in real they are two different things. I must be getting old or being more aware that I am no longer in my 20's and speed isn't everything but just enjoying the ride. Good video production and seeing you interested in 90's style of bikes.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Exactly that! Just a great fun bike to ride

[@matthewbuscombe9142]

I have an original too, 22 years in my ownership and in Black. Great bike.

[@sugarrfree]

I have 2002 fazer 1000cc and love the bike. Does everything that i need 👍 really like your channel, more older bikes on your channel would be appreciated 👍

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Glad you like them! I'll try my best 👍

[@stubbk3]

i had the red white black one when they were new id love one again as a daily, great bike

[@Positivus_Pavativas]

Mooie review...thx...Ik hou van deze moto ben 49 jaar heb dezelfde al 6 jaar in het rood ook van 1998 37000km zeer leuke moto groot genot om mee te cruisen.

[@davidconnell1321]

I've recently bought one and at 70 did my first track day on it! Very impressed with it!

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome! Wish I had taken it to a track I rekon it would of been good fun! Next bike will be going 😉

[@blackfz6422]

Beautiful bike, congratulations.

[@IThinkItsMe]

I had mine a month now. Its a 2002 with 29k miles. I paid 1400 for it and have spent 1700, new clutch, back to original levers, valve clearances, timing, new tyres and brakes but its my baby. I have never had such a nice riding experience.

[@flavoursonly]

Looking at one now, needs carbs balancing, valve clearances, what is timing?

[@emmiestewart351]

Enjoyed this review, I’d love to see one of the curvy SV650S at some point, old but gold!

[@justcallmemerio1215]

Fzs 600 Fazer, 71k km. An astonishing machine, very sincere. A bike to fall in love with.

[@YesDecorate]

I went back to biking after a 30 year gap DUCATI Hyperstrada 821 and it took quite a while to bet used to, poor fuelling low down and got battered by wind so I sold it and got a 2003 Foxeye Fazer. High mileage at 50000 but these bikes can do well over 100000 and keep going they’re hard as nails. I spent the winter tarting it up and serviced it etc. As soon as I ride this bike I knew it was the one , so easy to ride and comfortable, plenty of grunt when you wind it up and really easy to work on yourself. Be careful if your buying super low mileage as they don’t like being sat around doing nothing, carbs will gum up and rear shock on high milage may need upgrading, I’m changing mine but even at 50000 miles this bike is still a winner , taking it to Spain soon.

[@dexter4550]

Just bought this exact bike my 1st 1 love it

[@FullBoostJ4]

I only passed my test last October and I had it in mind to get the fazer 600. My first big bike and I love it! A 2000 with only 24k miles, she needs some work but was a bargain price and still rides great. I'm sure these will become sought after bikes so I'll be hanging onto it!

[@BarryFromEastenders]

Do you mind me asking what you paid for it ?

[@Pixleyjamaica1983UK]

Nice review know where your riding there Buckinghamshire my old stumping ground. Getting Fazer tomorrow night. I’m now in New Forest so some great riding down here too. Love Bucks for riding

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome Damian!! Enjoy the new forest I’ve got to get down there at some point!

[@Reargunner1275]

Great review. A great bike that can be used for any occasion.. and now has classic status

[@jamescrawshaw71]

It sure is!! Will be interesting to see the prices of these in 10 years from now!

[@Reargunner1275]

The Fazer 1000 of that era is a great bike too but although it’s faster you loose the 600’s nimbleness due to the extra 20kg

[@jamescrawshaw71]

I may have to give one a go and get a video up 😁

[@papatorr3669]

Great video

[@maxim450]

ive had one for 10 years, still runs great.

[@DgtalBreakz]

I almost bought one of these a while back for 1.5k€ with 60k miles (03 model in blue). Ive got a 91' VFR750 nowadays, love it. The fazer had incredible front brakes, that I can remember from when I test rode it, which is to be expected since it shares the brakes with the R1 and R6 from back in the day as far as I know. Edit: a while back means 6 years ago 😂

[@adamflynn7322]

have a 98 one of these with 52k miles, just stripped it to the frame and rebuilding it from scratch, its getting the works

[@mikaelkutin]

A great review. I´m in my sixties and have had bikes all my life. And now I have real problem finding something I like. I just cant´t find the touch with modern bikes. Borrowed a FZS 600 from a friend of mine I must agree to everything you say. Not the least on how modern bikes behave on "modern" crappy roads (Finland). Many good details from different perspectives with a sense of experience. Once again, a great review.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome thanks for sharing, the Fazer is a cracking bike. And thank you for the positive feedback much appreciated.

[@5183adam]

I e got a 2002 one and had it 16yrs now. Its never faulted ever. Just services, tyres, brakes and fuel

[@michaelspanish9738]

Great bike cant believe i sold mine

[@johnp1657]

Love mine, bought as a crash damaged machine and rebuilt it, awesome bike. My previous bike was a CBX 1000, same horsepower, no comparison other than the sound, lol

[@vlogger88]

I just bought an fzs400 pretty rare in the UK only 1 of 5 that I'm aware of and most parts from the 600 fit the 400 which I pretty handy its my first big bike from passing my test and with 57hp obviously it's lost a few over the years its the perfect amount of power to get me used to the big bike world in currently building a cbr 600 f3 and ill move onto that next summer lovely bikes the fazers they are great n geeat video aswel liked and subscribed 😊

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome! Sounds like you’ve got some great bikes. The f3 is a wicked bike to be fair, I thought it was surprisingly fast for a carb 600! I’ve done a couple of videos with the cbr check them out 😁 I do miss the Fazer though, that was awesome on the road!

[@sawneybean9611]

I have a 2003 model with 42000 miles on clock. I service regular myself and touch wood have never had any issues. At 69 years of age you must appreciate I'm no speed merchant. When cruising sensible i achieve a regular 63mpg contrary to what "official" figures state. I hope i can continue to ride this bike for a good few years yet before having to pass onto someone who will inevitably appreciate and enjoy a remarkable piece of engineering. Ride safe all.

[@BarryThompsonUK]

I have an '02 with 88k miles and other than the front sprocket nut issue I've not had any real problems in 12yrs of all year riding. I get similar mpg to you too. Fab bikes.

[@raoulkorba8959]

40 years riding lots of bikes. Currently riding a 2003 Fazer 600. One of the 2 best bikes i have owned, with the CBR 600. The fazer is still very actual for engine, frame, suspension. Also comfort is great allowing for long trip. ABS is of course missing but brakes really do the job. No traction control or top end electronic but not needed in my opinion since power is delivered very smootly, which made this bike safe to ride, even in rainy condition or at good pace for experienced driver.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Well said!

[@stonward]

It's essentially a Thundercat in different clothes - even got the R1 blue spot calipers. Nice example, great find.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Right on👍

[@fuscus66]

This is my first bike, also with the black paintjob. Hope to get my licence soon this year.

[@hellion151]

I bought my 2001 Fazer 600 five years ago after i passed my test (i was 54 😉) I intended to ride it for 3 years and then replace it with a more modern bike. But it is still so much fun to ride, i will keep it for some (or maybe many?) more years. As the power comes really smooth, it is a great bike for beginners! Yes, the gearbox sounds clunky and the headlight is rubbish, but so what? (i don't drive by night) And it has a centre stand, which most new bikes are missing.

[@gregoryaparker]

I have a 2000 Fazer. It arrived on January 17, 2020 and the very next day I started cutting pieces off of it. Now it's great :- )

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Great to hear! Bit of modification and they’re lovely

[@hillsy1302]

Nice review. Was my first bike 20 years ago. Bought another last year exactly for reasons you describe. Love it. 👍

[@jamescrawshaw71]

No way! That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing 🙌🙌 Can’t beat a bit of healthy nostalgia.

[@st.eve57]

I had one for 10 years never let me down great Bike.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Agreed! Thanks for watching

[@Dugger]

I had this bike in red (same year 1998) I used to cross Spain from Bilbao to Cádiz (2800 trip) due to my service on the Spanish Navy. I sell to buy a YZF1000R in 2000 with 32K km… very good bike ❤ enjoy

[@laracasa]

Bellissimo video, io ne ho una del 2000 con 17000km. È una bomba perfetta! I carburatori sono fantastici...

[@ulyssesfilmchannel]

Sounds awesome! I’m doing my DAS at the moment and being older I tend to like older bikes. Might be a good first big bike?

[@ballkeeper6662]

raised bars seems great

[@daoedn1127]

For me its the best bike for me ever. Ive been on a track day with this bike and i can keep up with the modern bikes. On the road its comfertable and on mine i have ride about 200.000 km. I have 2 fazers 600. One have a topspeed of 240 km/hr and the other 220 km/hr. One is from 1998 and the other is from 2000. And they era cheap. With 20 liters i ride an average range is about 420 km. Its a good bike for little people. I am 1,65 mtr and weight is 62 kg. And i am a aldays biker. ❤❤❤Yamaha fazer 600

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for sharing

[@KrabbelarsKrabbe]

Bought myself a fazer 600 cheap 1 month ago. 51 000 miles and still going strong. Coming from sportbikes but these fazer 600 do get a smile on my faze when throwing them around corners and let the 600cc revs scream. Great bike

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Good stuff! Awesome bikes!

[@KrabbelarsKrabbe]

​@@jamescrawshaw71is the handlebar called something more than renthal 971? where did you get it? looking for such a one myself. thanks

[@jamescrawshaw71]

@@KrabbelarsKrabbe just pop that into google, it will bring up loads of purchasing options. They are 7/8th size 971 bend 👍

[@Themossman9]

I have a 98 with 40,000 km on the clock. I still have the original bars on it, but after seeing this I will upgrade it. I have done about 1000 kms over 2 days no complaints at all.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing

[@jameznm]

Hey mate, this was a lovely watch, I used to have a Yamaha Xt 125 for 12 months then I passed my mod 2 and wanted to get a beginner 600 ish bike, everyone I knew had Bandits, I wanted something different. I found the bandit very top heavy extremely top heavy in fact. Then I saw this..I bought mine about 5 years ago on eBay for£800 picked it up from Skegness and picked up on the same issue you had with the handle bars and changed them for the same damn bars lol I've turned it into a street fighter now looks awesome. I had to disassemble the carbs today as the fuel had gone stale and plugged the pilot jets in cyl 1&4 my mate who owns a bandit says this makes his look like a sloth. Mines the same colour as yours too. I love how most people have never seen one before and have no clue what it is.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Wicked story mate thanks for sharing!! What a bike hey! I absolutely loved it, sounds like your's is lovely too. Nice and easy to work on as I'm sure you've found out. Give the carbs a balance, that made mine idle so sweet! I got some carbtune one's on eBay for about £70 I think. Well worth it 👍

[@jameznm]

@@jamescrawshaw71 thanks for the tip, I've got some spare cash at the minute so I might just do that.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

You will love it! It makes that engine absolutely purrr, might put a youtube short up in a bit of the difference when I did mine!@@jameznm

[@AlphaDango]

I've got myself a 2003 Fazer this year. And this week I have my A2 licence test. Hopefully I'll be able to drive it soon :D

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome thanks for sharing! Good luck

[@henrylyster6882]

I have this bike, and it’s a beaut! The mpg stats you can find off the internet are way off. I go touring on mine quite a bit, and can frequently get 250 miles out of it before I need to fill up. Most noticeably, filled up at 180 miles done, and had only used 11 litres of fuel

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks for the info! 🙌

[@Martin-ml6ug]

Considering one of these. Great video by the way. Could you confirm the exact model of bars you upgraded to. Also if there are any other modifications you'd recommend? Tyres etc.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Pretty sure I say the bar model in the video Martin 👍 For general use Michelin pilot sport 2ct’s have always been a favourite of mine. Good grip wet and dry and get good life too. Most importantly they aren’t too expensive!!

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks for the comment Luke 🙌 Get on eBay and see what’s about :)

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

Just got another mot on mine, 52,000miles, still going strong, oilchange and sparkies change tommorrow, dependent on the weather, its now 23 days waiting for 15 to 20 days delivery for an 8 x 10 shed, need a house for my Roadkillr....

[@timaurus]

Great review. I had the FZR600 back in the day, was so much fun. 90s bikes were so versatile. I did a lot of long distance touring on that bike.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks for sharing!

[@k0mug1]

I am Japanese and the FZS600 is available in small numbers in Japan and impression videos are almost non-existent. I am not good at English, but I did my best to watch your video! I'm sorry if the text is strange because it was translated by deepl. ありがとうございました！

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Shinken69]

I still have my 2003 model, bought from new. I’ve had many other bikes in the last 20 years. No other bike does it all like a Fazer.

[@Novafred1]

Es ist ein tolles Mottorrad! Ich habe es seit 10 Jahren und mit 40.000km gebraucht gekauft, jezt habe ich 110.000 km drauf!und es läuft wie am ersten Tag als Ich es gekauft habe! Ich hatte nie ein Problem damit ich habe nur immer die Regelmässsig vorgeschriebnen Wartungsintervalle eingehalten weiter nichts! Ich habe immer noch viel Freude damit und kann es jedem nur empfehlen!!!

[@ferdiyurdakul]

Proud owner of a srad 600. Been thinking about a new addition to my stable and as i just decided on a 1200 bandit over fazer 1000 now back to drawing board. 😂

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Never had a bandit what’s it like?

[@batnp1719]

Brilliant bikes! I've got two :)

[@ianjohnston1066]

I am 39 years old just past my test last year and this is my first bike , got a nice low mileage one 7400 miles and love it

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Mate it will probably be the best bike you’ll ever own!! Try and keep it forever and you’ll thank me haha. Wish I still had my first ever bike, I would have loved it even more now! Had pretty much every performance bike worth having and this was one of my favourites! Such a good road bike!

[@ianjohnston1066]

@@jamescrawshaw71 I know loads of people who said I wish I still had my first bike and I’m lucky enough that I only give £1400 for it so it will take no hurt in the garage it ain’t going anywhere

[@jamescrawshaw71]

@@ianjohnston1066 what a steal 👍 Well I hope you enjoy it mate and thank for watching the vid 🙌

[@ianjohnston1066]

@@jamescrawshaw71 loved it I’d love to see a series of “ living with a fazer” think that would be quite cool

[@jamescrawshaw71]

@@ianjohnston1066 that could be wicked yeah! I’m picking up a CBR600 F next week. Non runner so going to fix it all up and do some videos on it! Can’t wait!

[@Jutubowiec1]

I already have one for five yars now, 2003 lift.Footage looks impressive. What camera do you use and how many fps are you recording at? The sense of speed looks real.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Great to hear bud, they’re such good road bikes aren’t they! I’m using a go pro 11 on the bike and iPhone 11 Pro when I’m off the bike. All shot in 4k 30fps 👍

[@alessandrosaldutti1245]

do you mind sharing with me the renthal handlebar model? this particular one. i d like to buy one for myself...

[@stevieforbes2160]

Just bought one as my 1st bike, looking at reviews and comments on here, kinda jumped in b4 doing my homework etc but for £1500 i dont think i can go wrong, cheers 4 info

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome Steve! I’m sure you going to love it, such good bikes!

[@BarryFromEastenders]

Do you still have it ?

[@stevieforbes2160]

@@BarryFromEastenders Yes i do, i have covered many miles in it including touring Scotland and Northern Ireland. It hasn't missed a beat. I have serviced it myself and replaced anything that needs done, and heres the list to date: front wheel bearing, a solenoid switch, tyres and brake pads. To me that tells you all you have to know. I hope this helps if you are considered one or for whatever reason you ask, i think its covered 36k miles now,cheers.

[@stevieforbes2160]

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[@BarryFromEastenders]

@@stevieforbes2160 I definitely am considering. Going to look at one today. Asking for 2.5k for it. A 2000 model with 8k on clock. Like new apparently. I thought it was a decent price until I heard the one in this vid was only 1k. 😄

[@BarryFromEastenders]

What's the best protection to add to this exact model? Frame sliders, case sliders, axle s , etc TIA

[@clarkneil1980]

Finally got my Fazer out on the road, same as yours apart from the handle bars, which tyre brand do you have fitted?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Michelin 2ct mate, great tyre

[@arnieboy2004]

i have the Gen 1 1000cc and i think im going to get a 600cc too, that looks great fun, the 1000cc has awesome power but i feel the 600cc would be just that bit for fun in the corners :)

[@escarfangorn]

My baby! :)

[@jothain]

Sounds quite nice, never heard those. I kinda gotta agree that 90's bike have that nice I don't know "plush?" feel in them. I can't recall any hard seats etc. even in sports category. These days road where I live too are so bad that I'm going enduros, also cause of the age is beginning to hit this rider.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Yeah they got it right in the 90's! Not the best handling or outright speed but so comfy and they look awesome!!

[@stonward]

Um FZ750 - seat like a plank!

[@jothain]

@@stonward obviously, generally speaking

[@Engineersoldinterstingstuff]

Have the other version of this bike the thundercat - love it. I rather have the yzf600r than the r6.

[@stefanbrown8176]

I had one it is my dream and I had to sell it and it crushed me loved the bike so much

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Agreed!!

[@flamewraith]

I got one of these for the winter as i dont really like riding my big heavy bandit 1200 in poor conditions. its a nice bike and i agree with a lot of what you say in the review I do have a question though. only Issue I find with mine is 1st to second gear change is like a shotgun going off and feels crunchy. Is this an issue with yours at that low milage? I wonder as when ive looked into this most fzs owners have said its just part of the bike character and so long as its not jumping out of gear or spitting shards into your oil filter its all good. mileage wise mines at 48k and still starts on the button no issues, i get about 180-210 miles to a tank depending how i ride too so id agree its not a bad bike at all. very underwhelming till you get the revs up but 7k+ it starts to wake up , though could just be me missing the torque from the Bandit. really enjoyed the video, you have a new subscriber and nice jobs in those corners btw dont know why you blurred the speedo im sure you were doing the speed limits at 11k revs in third *wink wink*

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks for the comment🙌 Yes the gearbox is a little stiff between 1st and 2nd, it’s just how the boxes are. Which is strange as Yamaha are always well know for the smooth box’s 🙌

[@flamewraith]

@@jamescrawshaw71 thanks for the reply it's nice to know it's just that way even from nigh on new, box on my bandit is so smooth it has been a bit of adjustment!. Saying that I had a fzr600 from 94 and second wasnt the best on that either maybe it's a mid 90' yammie thing as my division 600 and sr125 from 2000 were fine :)

[@jamescrawshaw71]

@@flamewraith yeah could be! They messed something up haha. Although maybe it’s a good thing! Means even when is clunky it’s strong haha

[@5183adam]

Mine bangs hard going from 1st to 2nd

[@gsoup7850]

Own a 50k '98, never misses a beat. Yamaha always put soul in their bikes, these fazers are great for 2nd gear clutch up wheelies too. Out of interest, did you have and issues with cables and wires etc when fitting the renthals? Cheers 👍

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Awesome bikes! No issues with cables at all. I read there was issues but none at all with ,one and the bars are really wide.

[@gsoup7850]

@@jamescrawshaw71 great, I've got a set of renthals in the shed from a dirt bike, I'll stick those on. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@jamalzion8189]

Great video man! Im 29, got my license last month! Would you recommend this bike as my first bike?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Yes, definitely

[@Billyg215]

YYYEEESSSSSSS get one in black i have had mine since 2005 and it still looks brand new. thought about getting the Fazer 1000. But looking at the information about it there wasn`t much difference be tween the 2 of them and the 600 was cheaper best decision that i ever made. It`s also a very comfortable ride plus a twist of the wrist and you are quickly on your way.

[@BarryFromEastenders]

Can you link the mods you put onto this bike , handlebars etc ?

[@spoonlamp]

I'm on my second one of these, both were '99. I commute with it all year round, it rarely lets me down. Mine has done over 48,000 miles, including trips from the south coast right up to Scotland in a single ride, and the clock has been known to touch 135 (in certain completely legal areas). This thing regularly covers 200 miles on a tank if you're not thrashing it. I'd keep it forever if I want moving to London at the end of the year. ULEZ would ruin me so it's time for a more recent bike 😢

[@jamescrawshaw71]

What a shame you can’t keep it in London!! Such an awesome bike thanks for sharing 🙌

[@ghostcz2717]

I have fzs 600 1999 without any front and I´m gonna swap it with 2003 front and do a whole MotoGP Fiat VR46 livery. Any advice what to add to it?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

1000cc engine…hahaha just joking! Not sure mate that’s sounds really cool though. Bet it will look great when it’s done! What about some carb mods so it’s got no airbox!? Bet that would roar 😎

[@lunamodzyt786]

My 03 fazer is on 26k I bought it at 22k it now needs a front engine mount, fork seals and a brake rebuild

[@garfield2279]

Did the renthals fit straight on with no altering of the cables?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Sure did 👍

[@hyperqx]

i had 2 of em.A gold one,and the red and black one.Both loved em.Now i have tdm wich i didnt ride much yet.But its nothing compared to the fazer.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@timhope9940]

Hi, great vid..... I've recently bought an immaculate 2001 black model the same as yours, like you I will be changing the bars. Did the renthals fit straight on with no other adjustments etc? Thanks, Tim.

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Yes mate straight on fit 👍

[@BarryFromEastenders]

Do you mind me asking what you paid for your 2001 model. ? About to purchase and curious to see if it's a good price

[@timhope9940]

@@BarryFromEastenders hi, I paid £1500 for mine and it has covered 16k, it's in fantastic condition, what's the one like you are looking at?

[@BarryFromEastenders]

@@timhope9940 If i could post a pic here I would. It's literally like new. Only 8T miles on it. Possible over priced at 2.5k but I'm taking it. Rare to see them as clean

[@timhope9940]

@@BarryFromEastenders if it's immaculate with that mileage then go for it! .....I'm selling mine for £1500.

[@alexanderguestguitars1173]

Had one some years ago. Fabulous thing. A great all-round bike that can give you the thrills, but commute and not break the bank. Much under-rated. Updated it with a mewer and less shabby XJ6 Diversion. ALSO a fabulous bike, for all the same reasons. Oh. But the headlights are SH*T (on the Fazer)!

[@miksilala]

Great!

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Thank you 🙌

[@nautillus89]

Could someone please tell what's best (in general), Fazer or bandit, talking same cc.. Thx in advance

[@jamescrawshaw71]

I’d say very similar bikes. Got the be the Yamaha for me though, can’t beat it 😉

[@dougalmacguire9749]

lets not forget its a 'commuter'. ive had 147mph uphill and im a fat bloke, my mate was on a R1 clocking me. i had a bandit for 6 days till i rode the fazer. 190 miles my arse lol!!

[@no_budget_youtuber_project6586]

Buyed mine for 1.200€ and build a Cafe racer with another 800€. Perfect Bike 😄👍

[@ronwhite8503]

You should have bought it.

[@Pikefisher95]

Whats you length and does the tank bother you while riding?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Just under 6ft, no bother at all love the riding position

[@Be4tJumper]

I had one as my first bike but wouldn't call it a sports bike. My forks were too soft and the brakes were about average for a bike that age.

[@milosbosnjak4278]

Can you compare in few words 1000cc and 600cc version? Is it 1000cc worth to find or is it too much power? What about comfort on these two, is it same?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Have never ridden the 1000 Fazer, perhaps this year I’ll get one 😎

[@Billyg215]

GET THE 600 and you will be very happy with it. Great handling and VERY comfortable even on long tides.

[@dacyski8587]

should better go with fz6 with abs, looks better, works better, fuel injection and better performance less stress

[@rokasbalciunaitis5040]

James, what is your height?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Just under 6ft..182cm

[@TheGodfather990]

I am in dilemma-buy this bike as a beginner bike or r1 year 2000?

[@jamescrawshaw71]

Yes buy one of these! Will get you confident riding and you’ll learn a lot. A 2000 R1 is a great bike but it will slow down the learning process of how to ride well and fast on the road!

[@Billyg215]

@@jamescrawshaw71 I think that the R1 has a bit too much for a beginner. Get the Fazer 600 ( great bike ) that way you will be able to ride the R1 BETTER. Don`t be surprised that you may go back to the Fazer.