FZ6R Full Review

[@robertryan3138]

I bought a 2015 FZ6R in June 2017 and drove it from St. John's Newfoundland down to Birmingham, Alabama, about 11,000 Km. By the time winter came, I had 18,800 Km on the bike with no issues. plenty of highway power. In 6th gear my interstate cruising speed was 130 Kph. The under body exhaust made it easy to put on a full set of saddlebags. I put on a Zero Gravity Sport Touring wind screen, and added a USB charger and Ram-X mount for my cel phone. Rode Tail of the Dragon and Blue Ridge Parkway on it. This June, 2018, I'm planning a trip to Key West, Florida on it. The only reason I would consider a full supersport like an R6 is for the greater lean over riding position. But the FZ6R is the perfect touring bike. And wear cycling shorts to make butt burn go away.

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Robert Ryan Thank you for your feedback. I agree with you completely. Enjoy the ride.

[@timothysexton7621]

I will be a new rider this summer. Taking the MC course in May. I just bought a 2016 for 5100 CAD with storage all taxes and fees. It only has 7250km. Has some mods (frame slides, smoked flush mont front turn signals along with led strips in the fake air intakes as amber signals and fender elimintor kit. I believe a aftermarket 3 flash plusing break light as well. From what I can I got a very good deal. The biggest thing is waiting for summer to come. Great review and comments

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Timothy Sexton Congrats on the new bike, I hope you love it as much as I do. Enjoy the rides.

[@jelindsl]

I own a 2013 fz6r. I love it, it's very versatile. It does nothing great but does everything well. Actually I think it looks great. I will probably own mine forever.

[@lopezdad30]

lol....yes the seat does suck on the fz6r. it's my only real gripe I have with the bike. I have a 2011 raven myself with over 41,000 miles on it. it was a perfect choice for my 1st motorcycle. gonna keep her forever! :)

[@theastronautbiker7387]

lopezdad30 I'm glad hear that, everyone I have talked to has loved her as a first bike. thank you for the comment

[@gardenstateflatlandb]

Scary at the end when your dad went to pass that truck and immediately had to swerve back into his lane. Gotta make sure there's enough room to blast before passing a long truck. Glad he didn't just go for it.

[@theastronautbiker7387]

It was but everything ended up alright. Thank you for the support

[@wanderbread4217]

u just talked me into getting a 2017 fz6r. thank you. they are un crating it today.

[@theastronautbiker7387]

chicken sandwhich andy I am glad I could help you in the decision. I'm sure you'll enjoy riding it as much as I do.

[@howtonanaba]

I had this bike for 3 years and thought it was a decent... I never really loved it but never really hated it either. I saw it as a daily beater and rode the shit out of it (often would go off-roading to get to camp sites lol). By the time I was done I destroyed the fairings so I turned it into a street fighter and sold it. The bike is a champ though it's well built like a tank. Had 0 problems during the whole 3 years and 20000KM of ownership.

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Thank you fro your input. I really like the bike for what it is, It is a great commuter bike and has the ability to be played with on corners. Something different might be better if you want to do more specialized riding, but the bike is great for what it is and it's easy to learn with. Please feel free to ask any questions or leave any helpful comments.

[@BackInTheLab2011]

What kind of levers are those and where can I get them? Thanks.

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Master Squider I'm not sure on the brand, I ordered them several years ago off ebay for only 30 or 40 $. if you look for them I'm sure you can find them in many different colors. hope this helps.

[@governmentcheese2257]

it really is a good bike, i enjoyed it while i owned one. I wasnt as lucky with the road trips though, 1600 mile round trip and my butt was pretty sore near the end, had to keep pulling over every 40 miles.

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Sorry to hear that, I don't have many issues with longer trips, just have to get off and stretch every so often. The more I ride it the more I love it, its a great bike for what it is.

[@JayYarbroughMusic]

Great review, thanks.

[@Smaug1]

Great motorcycle, I agree. Great BEGINNER motorcycle? Not with all that plastic. Beginners need something that is droppable without causing hundreds of bucks' worth of damage. When I driveway dropped my SV650, I scratched the bar end and bent the handlebar. That's it. You're wrong about ear plugs. Your hearing adjusts and you can hear everything you need to hear, but the wind blast won't deafen you. Give them an honest try; it'll save your hearing when you're an old man. I'm amazed that I went my first year riding without plugs. I'd never go back, even with good wind protection. (I had a Concours and an FJR)

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Jeremy D Thank you for your input. I find it you put some frame sliders on the plastics wont scratch from a drop. Yes I've dropped it and it's been fine. Personally I already have hearing loss so I try to save what I can when I can. Has a great forgiving power band and is cheaper on insurance for a 600cc which is why I reccomend it.

[@clasieclaassen5365]

I'm 69 and only started riding at 31. Never used earplugs and after more than 150000 km I pay for my stupidity! So use earplugs please guys.

[@UFOsUseLightBendingCamoflague]

Fantastic video man. Nuff said

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Thank you for the support.

[@rayo1371]

Good, informative review. Same outlook on riding. Thanks

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Ray O Thank you for the support

[@donnywilson3183]

I’m crying u said u barely hit 60 on it that crazy to me I be pushing on it i might just be crazy I also live on the emerald coast witch u take the same long ass straight road or 2 to go anywhere fr

[@ajaxmaintenance5104]

Great bikes. I had 2 Suzuki SV-650’s and I prefer the FZ6.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Nice review. How fast would you push this for extended periods of freeway riding?

[@theastronautbiker7387]

That really depends on your comfort level. I could ride this bike all day and with only a few stops to stretch the legs. I am completely comfortable taking this bike across the country if I wanted to.

[@2pacterrestrial90]

what bike would be a 10 out of 10 beginner bike?

[@theastronautbiker7387]

10 out of 10 beginner would be something in the 300cc range. Ninja 300, R3 or similar. But I would caution against those as you may outgrow those sooner rather then later. A 500 or 600 is a bit more for a beginner to learn on but they aren't bad for learning at all. Just be careful and go slow with it.

[@xxxDEEZNUTZxxx]

Do u feel its too heavy?

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Thanks for the support, no I don't but I'm a big guy at 6'2 and 225. It is big for its class though

[@alvarogaitan2529]

good very good thanks

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Thank you for the support.

[@markhamrick9078]

Refreshingly, honest review! Thanks for posting and take care!👍😎

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Thank you for the support.

[@camaro_kyle6851]

Does it have a gear indicator

[@theastronautbiker7387]

CAMARO_KYLE It does not. It's not hard to remember what gear you are in based on your speed and rpm gauge

[@camaro_kyle6851]

The Astronaut Biker PHUCK

[@rot_v]

CAMARO_KYLE lmao

[@Beastmode_2381]

Do you live in the U.P? I used to live up there and it looks familiar

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Hello, I appreciate the support on the video. No I don't live in the UP. This video was shot in northern Minnesota and Canada on the Lake Superior shore.

[@Beastmode_2381]

The Astronaut Biker thanks for the reply. It’s looks so nice up there. Great review by the way!

[@shirra86]

how does it handle slow speed maneauver?

[@theastronautbiker7387]

Shirra T It handles really well. It is capable of making really tight turns as long as the rider is capable of making them.

[@MiaMariaMedia]

I'm tossing between a 2016 fz6r or an 2016/2017 mt07 I'm really not sure I like both haha

[@theastronautbiker7387]

I haven't ridden the MT 07 yet but it has definitely caught my eye. If you can I would recommend a test ride of both before you buy. I do love the FZ6R and I won't be giving it up ever.

[@MiaMariaMedia]

@@theastronautbiker7387 true I have ridden an mt07 I love the power and that it can be a bike for life after I get a full license but only thing that annoyed me was the foot pegs when I would bring my foot up it caught the Velcro on my race boots it's a small thing but annoyed me haha need to test ride the fz the one I want is about 2 hours away

[@theastronautbiker7387]

@@MiaMariaMedia I would recommend a test ride just to make the decision final before you buy. You can easily switch out the foot pegs or just get used to how they are.

[@MiaMariaMedia]

@@theastronautbiker7387 that's true! It's a big decision since one is worth $8k the other is worth 10k best make it right first time haha

[@theastronautbiker7387]

@@MiaMariaMedia Exactly, let me know which one you decide to go with.

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

isn't it just a diversion? some people think these are same as fx6, but far less of a bike.

[@theastronautbiker7387]

The FZ6R is the same as an xj6. The FZ6 is similar but they are different.

[@vkhiev]

It's 5.1 fuel tank

[@bryansullivan9588]

no its not 5.1

[@jelindsl]

Not 5.1

[@clasieclaassen5365]

I think he means US gallon which is 3.785 litre. Imperial gallon is 4.546 litre