12-10-12, 08:32 AM
Its all been said but I would try to ride both 600 & 1000 if you can. The 600 will be lighter & more "flickable" on the twisties, & will demand more use of gears/revs, but the 1000 if respected will do EVERYTHING you ask of it. 210 kilos isnt heavy once on the move-Im a 64 year old weakling 5foot 10in & under 11 stone but it doesnt even notice the extra weight of pillion! That beautiful engine will let you trickle along @ 30mph in 5th/6th gear, will overtake on demand without hesitation & will thrill you everytime you crack open the throttle & the revs build. Unlike new sports bikes the power is available from low down and will carry you along on a wave of torque. Theres probably never been a better time to buy a thou as the prices are down on this time last year(studying for sale ads) & you can refresh the bike with new tyres & suspension upgrade. FZS 600s seem to be holding their price better-perhaps greater demand because of their economy/value for commuting? 1000 prices will prob level off soon as even the later 2005 FZS is approaching 7 yrs old and depreciation falls off. Extra cost of ownership? VED higher, fuel consumption anything up to late 40s/early50s with restraint. Running costs not much greater than 600 in my experience. Go for it! :lol