Differences between Mk1 FZS6 models

[twosheds]

Is there any real advantage in buying the later models with the bigger fuel tank etc or is the original 1998 model perfectly acceptable please,

any views/opinions on the pros and cons of the variations and which to go for would be welcome as I am considering buying an FZS6 bike.


Got this from Wikipedia:-1998: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer launched.

• 1999:
• 2000: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer S Introduced several minor changes including larger fuel tank, improved pillion comfort and preload adjustment on front shocks.
• 2001: Several cosmetic changes, including carbon look instrument panel and painted fork sliders.
• 2002: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer New front fairing design, nicknamed "Foxeye". Improvements included new fairing design similar to the FZS1000, sculpted tank and new instrument panel.
• 2004: Yamaha FZS600 Fazer discontinued.

[69oldskool]

http://fazerowners.yuku.com/topic/5348/t/FZS600-FAZER-DIFFERENCES-by-YEAR.html
 
Not really much in it,IMO just buy the best one you can afford.
 
You'll still get further between fuel stops with the 18l tank than most sports bike riders.
 
98-01 H/lights are said to be a bit lacking, not really an issue(?) unless you're planning on much night riding.
 
preload adjusters could be added to early bike if wanted.
 
styling~ i can't make up my mind which i prefer, if you favour one look over the other guess that will influence your choice.
 
 

[JoeRock]

Pros:

As it states, the foxeye has a different fairing (much better headlights), and a bigger tank.
it's also got a clock in the dash, and preload on the forks (which the early bikes didn't have.

Cons:

ZIlch

If you've got the money, get the foxeye!

[twosheds]

a helpful/comprehensive list oldschool, I've printed that off, thanks.

cheers Joe, didn't know the headlights were such an improvement.

[bozboz]

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,34.0.html

[Punkstig]

Difference in headlights is night and day!

Pun intended!

[red98]

tank range imo is not a problem,best i got from my 98 box eye was 200 miles.....headlights are bad,but i dont ride much in the dark 

[darrsi]

I've only just been reminded again about how shite the headlights are since the clocks changed and i've been riding home from work in the dark, and that's with upgraded bulbs as well.