11-06-13, 09:36 PM
(11-06-13, 08:13 PM)ChristoT link Wrote: [quote author=unfazed link=topic=1380.msg80952#msg80952 date=1370975466]
The Full Set
2006 FZS 1000
2003 FZS 600
1998 FZ400
Just out of curiosity, what's the 400 like to ride (as compared to the 600)?
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It is a lovely to ride. Strangely enough it feels much lighter than the 600, but it is the same physical size and the lack of weight is noticible, which make it even more flickable than the 600. The power band kicks in at 9000 revs and it revs all the way to the 13000 redline. It is capable of 120mph but a little slower than the 600 to get there. When I first bought it a few years ago it had standard fork springs and rear shock which made it very softly sprung and under damped. I changed the fork springs to Hagon progressive, fitted the 600 type adjusters and put in fresh standard fork oil. I also bought a Hagon shock for the rear and now is great on the road. My youngest son uses it for going to college and has embarrassed quite a few sports 600 with it. I personally think it is one of the most under rated of all the Jap import 400s I have ridden.