She's amazing

[kebab19]

Slaninar: Two posts above your original, in relation to fuel consumption, I stated:

The 1000 guzzles 25% more fuel but gives 50% more power

Regarding tyres, I'd say the difference in wear is not that significant: I've managed to get 6k out of a rear BT023 on the 1000 and am not sure if I'll get much more with the same tyre type fitted to my current 600. Perhaps its riding style (mild fear & subliminal restraint on the 1000 versus feeling confident enough to push the 600 on a bit more) but Joe Rock's post makes me think I'm not alone here.

However, Tommy asked for owners who had experiences of owning both Fazers and not just pub talkers  So for me, I've loved both bikes, but loved the 1000 just a bit more

[Andy FZS]

I've had the fzs600 and currently have a fzs1000. I can't coment on tyres as I've never worn any out. Mpg the 600 did almost 60mpg the 1000 does slightly above 50mpg I like the extra size and weight of the 1000 and the torque alowing less gear changes I ride steady  (slow) anyway so the perceived handling / performance difference doesn't matter to me.  But I do like the 1000.
Andy

[JoeRock]

I always forget I did actually own an FZS 600 for a while  :lol


To be honest as others have said, the 600 handles a bit better as stock (the 1000 shock is crap - although less so for me than most as I'm lighter than most and its at least easy to sort). The 1000 obviously packs a fair bigger engine punch.


Personally, I think for every circumstance (bar commuting - and I mean if that was ALL you did on it) I'd take the 1000 - for me at least the extra weight is more than mitigated by the extra power, and I also found it more comfortable (one and two up) than the 600.


The 600 I didn't have for long - whilst a very capable bike having owned larger bikes for a couple of years before I got very bored with the engines performance

[Tommyk]

Has anyone tried fitting a thou engine to thier 6?

[stevierst]

Or just buy an R1 and fit a Renthal conversion. Best of both worlds, and a Hell of a lot easier to do. 8)

[Tommyk]

Fair point, well made :rollin

[mark g]

Just had a similar dilemma on deciding which Fazer to get, in the end I got a Gen 1 thou, I too have got used to 'big' capacity bikes over the years, with the exception of a 95 CBR600 which was awesome....too awesome in fact I had to sell it before I lost my licence!. But what is nice about a big cc bike is the grunt ! overtaking cars without having to rev the tits off it is a big + point.......my mate always says ' A good big un beats a good little un' . As for the thou being more expensive to run...who cares, mine's only used in the summer these days, whatever you ride enjoy it  :lol

[Tommyk]

Just logged on first time in ages seen this post up the order and thought I would share feelings on the fork conversion after having it done for a while

Well worth it not as difficult as I thought it would be to do. people were saying they didn't
Think the forks were that bad in the first place
I still think it has made a massive difference to the handling not being a riding God myself
I can only explain by saying that the bike
Just feels way more stable than before
Which has made me feel more confident
And in turn improved my riding ability
I seem to be more in control  maybe that's
All in my mind but that's the effect of it for me
Well worth it in my opinion
And the main thing is I'm enjoying my bike
More than ever
Which is the most important thing !!!!

[midden]

Be careful when riding  near hedges