My 20 year old FZ6 S1 "Do You Need a New Bike"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- This is my 6th Fazer, just like the NC750x they are practical fun and a bike that does the job what ever you through at it.
To many people saying we need new bikes there better than the old bikes.
NOT IN MY OPINION
I have 2006 black engine colors Rossi Valentino blue that slowly but surely turning it to a street fighter and its a fun reliable bike to ride every where
@@filude305 Yes the black frame and engine is the s2, there a fantastic bike well underated👍👍👍
I love my 2009 fz6 s2 I've had it 9 years before that it was a fz6 S1 for 2 years, had to get them lowered thoo, they handle great, power is there when you need it.... just love it 👌, love the sound it makes puts a smile on my face 😁 every time im out on it.... I'm nearly 66 and still love riding my bike 😁
Does yours have aftermarket exhaust? I'm just went from a yzf600r that had a full system to a stock exhaust fz6 and in the low rpms it sounds like a scooter. I immediately bought an aftermarket exhaust it's in the mail
I love the screaming sound and smooth feeling of an inline 4! I have a 2009 FZ6 S2 and I don't want to change it for nothing.
Yes inline four are better in honesty👍
^ this, all of this. Inline 4 is the way
Mid 2000's bikes are the sweet spot still riding my 2006 aprilia tuono 1000R i think it's the bee's knee's no intention of swapping it. love seeing older bikes kept nice and running more interesting seeing a 90's super bike than generic adv tourers all over the place.
Yes upt 2010 it was all sports and sports tourers, I wouldnt of even looked at ADV, a lot of younger people I know think because it's old it can't keep up But they havent riden them👍👍👍
i have a S2 2008. Although I am looking for the Yamaha Tracer 9, the FZ6 will stay at home. Happy miles to the FZ6 owners...
Love my 07 S2. It is a bit of a problem because I have so many other bikes I want to experience but It hurts to even think of selling or trading my Fz6.
I had a 2006 Fz6 S2, strange the s1 and s2 do ride different, both fabulous, just licence killers, and some newer bikes and rider's don't know the potential👍👍👍
Fz6 was my first bike. Probably my favorite out of them all.
They are brilliant well underated, but to get the most fun you have to rip that throttle back, I hardly touched it👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker Keep it in the revs and you'll be smiling the whole time. 🙂 ride safe buddy!
#fz6slove
I think most 'bikers' have room in their heart for a 'golden-oldie'. Mine is a 1991 Kawasaki Voyager xii. It's only got 13,000 on the clock and still rides like new....I also run a ZZr1400 which I love, but my NC is my go-to machine for 90% of my trips...
They are both cracking bikes, never riden iether, I did have zzr600 the gearbox was buttery smooth lovely bike, I think long term bikers do change up and down on bikes, it would be boring if you only rode one.👍👍👍
Zz600 great bikes
Fast steering with skinny tires
Morning Paul. Good to see you out on the Fazer. What a fun bike. Had a black Mk1, They did tend to make you throttle happy but seem to have the handling to match. Couldn't help noticing the inner child coming out. Could tell you were having fun. Just shows you don't have to spend 20grand to have fun. Ride safe mate 🙈🙊😁
Cheers Tom, got 40 mins and I loved every 2nd, I had 3 of the mk1 all black and be honest I prefered them to this model, just like carbs and no silly cats, there free bike testing next Saturday at In2moto we should meet up soz this weekend ruiend for me👍👍👍
I still own my 2007 Fazer which Ive bought brand new back then. First year with ABS and also got a lower fairing.
About to restore her so I got something to complement my Harley
Strange I've rode a couple of Harleys just don't float my boat, the FZ6 is fantastic, but I would loose my licence eventually on it 🤣👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker Harley Davidson Heritage Softail with the 114 Engine.
Just to „relax“ the mind. Not for going fast.
Got my Tesla for going bonkers 😂
The lower fairing is rare, I want a OEM fairing badly but cannot find one currently. All of the aftermarket fairings/undercowls I can find right now are kinda bleh
Got one, and I love it. FZ6 2006
Bought FZ6N S2 as my first bike. Super nice. Did my first oil change, changed seals+fork oil. It has quite a lot of power! So i am quite careful with it. The acceleration is quite strong, usually i ride around 3k-6k rpm, I definetly feel that it wants more rpm...
I’ve had an S1 and an S2 as well as a Boxeye and Fox eye FZS 600. I always thought the S2 was the best of the them all and regret selling it now.
Morning Paul. I have been looking at these older bikes, especially the Fazer’s. There are some cracking, low mileage, well maintained examples about, for not a lot of money. When I had my Hornet 600, the MK1 Fazers were about, and I did ride my mate’s. When pushing along, I thought the front end was slightly vague when compared to the Hornet, but that might be due to a number of factors, so wouldn’t put me off. Nice ride, thanks for sharing.
It's funny Ive had 3 600 Hornets my last one was the last of the inline 4, the Mk1 Fazer had a weaker suspension back and front, I think 39mm forks MCN will have the stats, but I prefered the carbs, BUT the cb600fa is a better bike hands down, i've just put the old video public it had the cbrr dash, I've never seen one like since👍👍👍
I was struggling to choose between the hornet and the fazer in 1999. Then the hornet s came out with a half fairing. The fazer did look like a more rounded bike.
I put wide bars with risers love this bike and I own a BMW S1000r and 900 Hornet but this is my everyday go-to bike best investment I have ever made.
I have one with timing mod one tooth short on the front sprocket r6 exaust tuned plus wide bars and absolutely love it I ride it more than my BMW s1000r.
Busy trying to find myself a FZ6 S1. Loving the looks of this bike. And close to finding my first bike. Love the blue colour you're driving
You will love them, I will still sell mine to be honest my main bike I ride is my NC, have you ridden one yet👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker Noop. I've ridden a FZS from 2002. Monday I'm going to check out a FZ6s.
Everybody says the same. You will love the FZ6
I got my bike a month ago and it's really fun. Could get myself into a lot of trouble 😅 I have just as much on this as I did on the FZR 1000 back in the day. For me being 110Kg plus gear the suspension is lacking when I start getting into it. But it's not difficult to fix and there are numerous ways to do it without selling a kidney. I find the throttle a bit aggressive on the low end, but I hear it's a thing with these early injection bikes. Oh yeah, it's a 2006 s1 with 28k km on it, payed 2.6k pounds.
Enjoy your ride! 👌
Sold mine 18 months ago and bought a new Kawasaki Z900. Love in line 4's. Great bike, used to get white finger on longer rides and saddle really hurt. It loves being revved.
how do you compare the z900 that's inline four I think
My current ride is a 1962 Lambretta with a nicely tuned 200cc motor, but the one big bike I've owned was one of these.
I might end up trying to find another at some point 😊
@birchwoodbiker They're okay if set up right, but the brakes are terrible.
So cool to see a youtuber in birchwood i live about 2 mins away from you (obviously not going to say where) im 16 going on 17 always been into dirtbiking just about to get my first 125
Brilliant enjoy it and ride safe but make sure you have fun, go and do a track day even on your 125 Little Budworth, Tarporley CW6 9BW, you have great fun and learn a lot👍👍👍
Hi Paul cracking bike they are never seen you move so quick when you went down that bumpy road I thought don’t take it off road think the Himmy got stuck there 👍🏍️
It cut's through the Mud like butter "cheers Derek" how you getting on with yours👍
@@birchwoodbikerjust eating on the top upper R/H side fairing even if it come tomorrow I still wouldn’t be able to ride it them holes are still here well slow they are seven Trent water board are 👍🏍️
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:01 *🚴♂️ The FZ6 S1 has a history of modifications, including a broken tank and parts needing replacement.*
00:01 *🏍️ The bike is a 2004 model, has a top speed of 140 mph, and a weight of 186 kg.*
02:39 *🚦 The bike performs excellently in handling, especially at high RPMs around 7,000 to 12,000.*
03:20 *⛽ Despite its power, it achieves 45 to 55 miles per gallon, showcasing efficiency.*
08:30 *🔧 The bike has simple controls and displays, appealing for its ease of use.*
13:38 *💰 The bike is affordable, with prices ranging from £1,200 for higher mileage models to £3,700 for mint conditions.*
14:14 *📉 Operating costs are low, including insurance around £86 annually and road tax at £7 per month.*
17:05 *⚖️ The bike has a better comfort level than sportier models like the R6, making it more suitable for longer rides.*
26:14 *🛠️ Minor criticisms include stiff throttle and the need for handlebar risers for a more comfortable riding position.*
35:25 *🎆 The FZ6 S1 remains a highly enjoyable and underrated bike that competes well against modern options.*
Made with HARPA AI
This looks like what my colleague would create AI is Brilliant, if only I was as precise👍👍👍🤣
@@birchwoodbiker Great Video, was just watching it, considering buying an older Fazer, thx for the review!
Gorgeous. Meanwhile the slug is still making its way to the first round about 😇
Sounds like the Wacky Racer's 🤣🤣🤣👍
Had 1 exactly same same colour and year loved it
There a truly underrated bike, I had 2 s1 1 s2 and 3 MK1 and in honesty the MK1 was my favourite but the styling of s1 is what sold it👍👍👍
I had a 2003 model back in around 2004 but I had to get rid of it due to it had a cutting out problem where the power would randomly just cut out, then cut back in violently. This would happen most often when going around roundabouts after a good thrash out, and was really dangerous and made me not trust the bike.
Otherwise it's a great bike and handles really well, is fast and comfy too.
I remember taking it back to Alf England's bike shop and telling them about the fault after a few weeks, but they couldn't replicate the it, so I traded it in for a Thundercat instead.
Around a month after that, Yamaha did a recall for the fault which my bike had and I was exonerated.
sounds like rectifier or CDI, and now your talking I had both the thunderace 98 red and white, to be honest probably my total fav bike, and I had the black and orange thunder at bought from city cycles Salford now long gone loved it there blue spot none abs brakes were the best I ever used👍👍👍🍻
@@birchwoodbiker If i remember rightly is was something to do with the throttle position sensor or such?
I'd love a Thunderace, they're such an underrated and forgotten bike , it's just a shame the R1 had to come out and steal its 'thunder'
yes agree the cat and ace for me were better than the r6 and R1 just great performance and more comfy, meant to say I had a triumph tt600 that done the same when it lent over left, I sold that the same couldn't trust it👍👍👍
In-line 4 every time for long distance 🏍️👍
Fantastic 1st lady to comment, if I had badges I send one free, and your 100% right I would love my Honda NC to be inline four with DCT, do you have a bike ???👍👍👍
I've done 30K on my S1 it's never missed a beat it's a proper hooligans bike
I've never had a single issue with all of the fzs I've had don't know why I sell them, but I'd loose my licence within a month🤣🍻👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker Times and places my friend
That is a VERY nice S1!!!
These bikes are not beginner bikes. That's why they got offed.
@@birchwoodbiker Yes. They are pretty raw for a 600cc sport compared to what is available today. I liken them to the Mt-10 to the R1. Basically Yamaha said they were going to go all out and put an R6 into a sport and skimp on injection and play games detuning the thing for torque and it backfired. They replaced it on the market as quick as possible with the FZ6R.
Again. It's not a beginner bike.....but the price point was there. Yamaha went full retard.
I was riding with a bud who has an early Raider 1900 with a tuned power commander and I wrapped right around him both on full throttle and he is experienced with that bike. He was at a loss for words when we stopped for him to gas his gorgeous hog up. They're special little things. Not Super sports. But damn, they're quick and comfortable.
@@joedanero5360That explained it nicely. They're not kid bikes. The FZ6R was a smart move towards the 650 torque market at the time. These were bikes to have noobs on that weren't experienced. When they realized it was an animal past a certain dead spot it became bad for the brand.
The reasons posted above were why I chose to specifically look for a 2008-2009 model, 4th bike been riding for over a decade and wanted something with similar power but comfortable riding position.
The fz6r is not even an option in my book, I'd compare it to smaller bikes like a ninja300-400
I have a 97 vfr750 and love it.
That's it people think because there older there slower, but they learn with expierence👍
@@birchwoodbiker how many bikes will still be in the kind of condition my vfr750 is when they are 27 years old
Just bought a 08 s2, was looking at the ninja 400 until I realized the normal one didn't come with the inline 4 and the one that does is nearly 10k, for 3.5k I got a way better bike. Inline 4 high rpm screamers are the way to go even if they are a bit older
Its funny you say you want the bars a bit higher i wish the risers in mine were removable so i could put slightly smaller ones in there as i like the upright position but think maybe 1-2 inches lower would be perfect balance between upright and tucked
@@Rancid_Ninja there brilliant bikes, drop the forks 1" that should do the jobs it will make it handle tighter in the bends👍👍👍🍻ride safe on that badboy
I passed my mods on an fz6 2005. To keep things simple and because it didn’t have a gear indicator I only used the first 3 gears on my mod2…..nobody knew. 😂
yes I have one to fit, there a brilliant bike
I still have this motorcycle in my wishlist!!! #fz6slove
You wont be disappointed👍👍👍
Lighter than a Himalayan and 4 times the power, whats not to like.
100% right there and they don't rust like the himmy👍👍👍
Is amazing the himalayan is 200kg.
@@chrishart8548 Heavier than my 650 BMW and half the power.
I had one of them. Too sensible. Got bored and bought a Jawa 350.
I've decided we are all MAD🤣🤣👍
Av got one here fuel injection model 2005 it’s getting fuel and spark but won’t start any ideas
@@Sean-v7n1s check compression on the cylinders, does it even try to start🤔🤔🤔
bad fuel could be the other issue
@ there is the shop has had it done compression test valve test Al the sensors fuses ect fule pump the lot
@ it doesn’t try no
@ bin emptied an changed mate
All of a sudden out of nowhere a dude rolls by in a wheelchair. AND he knows his stuff about bikes. Hilarious.
My one and only bike is a 2002 Honda Shadow.
Nice cruiser and they are well built, in fairness, I'm starting to thin the bikes down, to 2 max, but have to say even New Honda's are not the same quality any more, the accountants are on the design table and production lines😅👍
I have a 06
GREAT BIKE👍👍👍
In the question of Inline4 vs P2 the answer is V4.....Do like the Fazer.
Yes I've had 6 strange I've never ridden V2 or 4 Bucket list👍👍👍
2008 S2 are have ABS?
Yes the S2 was updated, you could buy the s1 but the last of them with ABS a brilliant bike👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker bro the S1 without ABS is dangerous☠️☠️
Wow, what a difference from the RE..😂
Just has a few more ponnies 🤣🤣👍
Everything you say about this motorcycle is so so true I live here in Canada where we have less than ideal summer conditions but I take advantage and I write my phaser my 2006 and what is sweet ride it is it's so quiet so good for everything as my girlfriend would say I'm jealous
I've got mine up for sale and really don't know weather just to keep it, after riding the e clutch putting it towards a new inline four, but really don't need to they are just brilliant, II bet Canada has some amazing roads ride safe👍👍👍