Probably true, but that's a tiny, tiny fraction of the BMW market. Rememer that 30% of their business is a single bike (1200GS). For the markets they compete in most actively, they are wildly cheaper to insure. Just look at an 800GS vs a Triumph Tiger 800XC, which are comparable, or a V-Strom which is significantly cheaper. The BMW is typically by far the cheapest to insure.
What determining factors lead you to buy the fz6r? And did you buy used or new ?
being Canada insurance might be different, I go to a online insurance quote site and compare the costs there.
The fastest non sport bike I have had was a Honda 919....was rated as a standard but for basically stock bike sure did not go like one
p.s. don't buy one
To ride solo it was awesome, smooth,handling,braking...just a great feeling bike.
I bought it new. And the determining factors were comfort on the seat and the low ride height. I wanted an inline 4 as I liked the sound of one. I didn't want to have a headache riding a v-twin. I also wanted something that looked bright and easy to spot on the road. Also being a beginner; I wanted something that had enough power so that I will not outgrow it. And not to much to scare me. I also wanted something economical in running costs. Add all those factors and the Yamaha fits the bill.
I actually just checked and its 216 now!My coverage is decent...50/100K liability, 50/100k uninsured motorists, 1k medical expenses, 1k deductible for both collisions and none collision, 100 per week for income loss, and towing.$230/ year is dirt cheap for 2 bikes.
what level of coverage? my insurance is like 3xs that. lol.
i'm insured with AAA, and when I had the '09 FZ6R, it was around $575/ year for 100/300/250 liability, uninsured motorist, full comprehensive & collision. My R1 & R6 are both insured with AAA but just a bit more.
power toys are an expensive hobby. :/
So, you got the bike for all the right reasons it seems. how often are you hitting 11k RPM's? Are you gunning it every time you take off from a light? explain the type of driving your doing with this bike. I know you said you are interested in 0-60 times.. but elaborate a little.
I only have 250 miles so far. So no 11k rpms just yet. I honestly want something with around 60-75 ft-lbs of torque instead of the current 40. I just want something that pulls smoother from 4-8k rpms. I want to be able to out accelerate most cars in 2nd gear when I am existing a corner around 15 mph. I want something that can get out of the way easily in case some motorist swerves into my late. I currently worry that with 2 people the fz6r will really bog down at less than 7k+.
im sure you mentioned the weights elsewhere in this thread.. but everyone got off topic, so i don't really want to use it. I weigh 220 lbs, and my fiance weighs 180 ish just after our baby was born. I put us both on a ninja 650R... sagged a bit, but preload fixed that. Anyways, it was a big boggy, but it was also still super fun, I havn't done it on my fz6r yet, but if you set preload to 7+ it shouldn't really be an issue.. as long as you don't go over the weight. Now, as far as acceleration goes.. well sir you have plenty.
:catfight:Well said.
Who is your carrier?
im sure you mentioned the weights elsewhere in this thread.. but everyone got off topic, so i don't really want to use it. I weigh 220 lbs, and my fiance weighs 180 ish just after our baby was born. I put us both on a ninja 650R... sagged a bit, but preload fixed that. Anyways, it was a big boggy, but it was also still super fun, I havn't done it on my fz6r yet, but if you set preload to 7+ it shouldn't really be an issue.. as long as you don't go over the weight. Now, as far as acceleration goes.. well sir you have plenty.
The dodge viper accelerates to 60MPH in about 3.8 seconds... which is the same as your little bike there.
riding the bike ( once broken in ) in, and around the 7k RPM range will change the impressions you have of the bike. I just hit 700 miles and im winding it up pretty high as of late, and I too thought the same things you did. The bike is really a new bike when you can keep the rpm's at 7k around corners, and not worry about " seating things " incorrectly. I just keep telling myself, I have a kick *** looking bike.. I paid less, and I can still do every bit of the fun stuff a supersport can do. So while your bike may be on the slower end of the bike spectrum, your still faster then just about every car that's in production. change a few things, and make it yours. It's still a bike that's sexy fast, and decently priced. Try to look at it that way, versus what you " could " have gotten. I wonder what i " could have gotten ", Im seeing 2011 r6's around the price I paid for my fz6r. Which somewhat makes me sad. I just keep reminding myself how happy I am with the bike I have, and an upgrade isn't even something I need to play with. i ride with friends who all have very fast bikes, considerably faster than mine, and we still have a blast
Gotcha. Mine definitely has a little Stink but nothing headache inducing. My gf much prefers the 919 to fz6r. Lots of people who didn't like the stink switched to the side mount cbr900 exhaust. The set of yoshimuras on my bike leave me and my gear smelling like I was on a motorcycle. I don't mind it for the amazing ride for 4 grand.