Motorcycle tryout: Yamaha FZ6 Fazer.

January 25th, 2005 Jesper | View blog reactions

With the FZ6 Fazer, Yamaha have successfully created a smooth running and very functional motorbike. Almost as good as a Honda, if you want my “objective” opinion. Actually the bike runs so smooth and effortless that it almost becomes boring. It’s a super nice bike, but the fairing was a bit to “granddad” for me. I like to feel the wind when I’m riding, but luckily Yamaha makes a naked model of the bike called just FZ6. I saw a FZ6 (the naked model) last summer in France with some cool and simple aftermarket cans that looked quite beastly.

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8 Responses to “Motorcycle tryout: Yamaha FZ6 Fazer.”

bite-the-dust September 7th
I agree about the Yamaha FZ6. I also read somewhere that this fun and capable FZ6 has features like an aluminum frame, fuel injection, a protective half-fairing and a YZF-R6 derived motor. It could be had with the bargain price of $6499
dave November 1st
The 07 model is so tight i love this bike this model I think is or was the bike of the year?

http://www.motorcycleconnect.com/bike/1483/2007_Yamaha_Super_Sport_FZ6/
Steve February 12th
I bought an ‘05 FZ600 Fazer about six months ago and love it. It performs extremely well for the average rider and will know soon if there are any little annoyances when I take it on a week long trip. One thing I have to mention is that it is a noisy engine…I thought the valves required adjustment but having only 8,000 km’s on it and after talking to people who tune and own R6’s, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s just a well performing, noisy motor.
Jesper February 12th
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Steve. Come to think of it, Yamaha have always been known for mechanical noisy engines and gear boxes, haven’t they. But as far as I know, they are rock solid and you’ll soon get used to the odd clonk! now and again.
ulas SOLEY May 25th
this FZ6 Naked is one of the greatest one within the related bikes such as gsxr 600 etc..But in my mind noisy engine and gear box are typical for this bike and makes the differance when you compare to others so finally acceleration is excellent and as soon as you will get used that noisy engine you will like it in the end…from istanbul
aaron June 25th
i have a 2006 fz6 and its got a pretty noisy engine, but its an awesome bike !
Jesper June 26th
Yea, it’s more or less a Yamaha trait, but they ride absolutely perfect.
FZ6 Exhausts May 1st
You’re right about the aftermarket cans. The standard ones are far too plasticky and polite. Switch them out for some performance end cans and a power commander and the bike’s transformed.