Is the Yamaha FZ6 reliable?

We’ve got an astonishing number of Yamaha FZ6 Fazer owners’ reviews on the site, and the bike scores well for reliability. However, common complaints include a lack of kit, expensive fuel costs and rear tyres, and some corrosion issues.

Is a Yamaha FZ6 a good beginner bike?

+1… the FZ6 is a GREAT beginner bike, if you have good self control. It’s got enough power to get you into trouble easily, but if you can keep the power under control, then it’s a very comfortable, good handling, good braking, all round bike!

What replaced the Yamaha FZ6R?

In 2010, the FZ6 was replaced by the fully faired FZ6R in North America, and the XJ6 Diversion, XJ6 N and XJ6 Diversion F in Europe. The FZ6 styling was continued 2011 with the Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8. This bike is a popular choice for its half-fairing, upright seating position, and underseat exhaust.

What do you think of the new Yamaha FZ6?

The sportification of the Fazer makes sense in this new naked guise. For a start it looks aggressive, mean even, and the front light has more than a passing resemblance to the MV Brutale, which is no bad thing. Yamaha claims the FZ6 is aimed at the commuter with attitude and the changes make sense for this kind of rider.

Is the FZ6R an R6 engine?

Unrestrict to R6 version FZ6R (aka Deceptor I think): R6 Engine specification as released in Europe, Australia is the only country that is getting this bike as a LAMS version.

Is the Ford FZ6 a good car for commuting?

The FZ6 is really good for commuting. The new, sportier suspension and firmer ride work well when you’re zipping through corners and around the outside of cars on roundabouts. On twisty roads – yes, there are a few in London – the FZ6 is really good.

What kind of tires does a Mazda FZ6R have?

The FZ6R rolls on 120/70R 17-inch front and a 160/16R 17-inch rear tires. Traction was never a problem and the narrower rear tire profile likely helped with the sharp, quick steering. Seating position on the FZ6R is comfortable and roomy and allows the rider to move around and get aggressive when the road calls for it.