12-10-12, 04:58 PM
I've had both and was perfectly happy with the couple of 600's I had before getting the FZS1000. I ride exclusively solo so extra power for 2-up has never been an issue.
First off the FZS600 is a great bike (sorry but I've never taken to the FZ6). It will do everything and I've seen people tour quite happily 2-up on a 600 loaded up with tent etc. It's good to ride, comfy, reliable, powerful enough and not expensive to run. Because it's so popular there's also lots of stuff out there so you can tailor it to your own preferences. Essentially I doubt you would regret buying a 600.
BUT the 1000 is a different beast. I ended up with one after my last 600 was written off and it was just easier to find a very low mileage immaculate 1000 as a replacement. It is without doubt better in nearly all respects. Apart from massively different power and speed, it's better built, more comfortable and just effortlessly covers distance. Alright it is a bit more expensive to run (but not much if you happen to be an old bugger 'cos insurance is probably the biggest issue) and it isn't as 'flickable' as the 600. For me that's the biggest disadvantage - you can have more fun at lower speeds on a 600 because you are having to push it that much harder.
In summary, you won't regret having a 600 if you've never had a 1000, but equally you wouldn't go back to a 600 after having had a 1000. Hope that makes sense !
First off the FZS600 is a great bike (sorry but I've never taken to the FZ6). It will do everything and I've seen people tour quite happily 2-up on a 600 loaded up with tent etc. It's good to ride, comfy, reliable, powerful enough and not expensive to run. Because it's so popular there's also lots of stuff out there so you can tailor it to your own preferences. Essentially I doubt you would regret buying a 600.
BUT the 1000 is a different beast. I ended up with one after my last 600 was written off and it was just easier to find a very low mileage immaculate 1000 as a replacement. It is without doubt better in nearly all respects. Apart from massively different power and speed, it's better built, more comfortable and just effortlessly covers distance. Alright it is a bit more expensive to run (but not much if you happen to be an old bugger 'cos insurance is probably the biggest issue) and it isn't as 'flickable' as the 600. For me that's the biggest disadvantage - you can have more fun at lower speeds on a 600 because you are having to push it that much harder.
In summary, you won't regret having a 600 if you've never had a 1000, but equally you wouldn't go back to a 600 after having had a 1000. Hope that makes sense !
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