.:smoking:screw the SS riding position, it gets you nothing, the only reason they are even in the SS position is because thats what guys see on TV. If you are racing at the bikes absolute full capacity it probably does cut off a 1/10 of a second aero wise but how many of us are doing that? If you want to go up from the FZ6R the FZ1 and the Ninja 1k are the logical steps up as they still have a decent riding position. My nephew has a street triple which is fast and the position is not horrible on those but its naked and just not a great looking bike imo.
To me, the forward position affects more than aerodynamics. I felt a difference in the way my fz6r went into corners when I moved the handlebars forward and turned them down. shifting weight to the front wheel seems to make the bike turn in easier and hold the line better.screw the SS riding position, it gets you nothing, the only reason they are even in the SS position is because thats what guys see on TV. If you are racing at the bikes absolute full capacity it probably does cut off a 1/10 of a second aero wise but how many of us are doing that? If you want to go up from the FZ6R the FZ1 and the Ninja 1k are the logical steps up as they still have a decent riding position. My nephew has a street triple which is fast and the position is not horrible on those but its naked and just not a great looking bike imo.
im not really arguing that, does a 6r handle better than an fz6r? yes. is it all because of the seating position, no. Does it help, yes but like i said its not something that is going to matter in your normal canyon. Going on the track is where that stuff comes into play imo.To me, the forward position affects more than aerodynamics. I felt a difference in the way my 6r went into corners when I moved the handlebars forward and turned them down. shifting weight to the front wheel seems to make the bike turn in easier and hold the line better.
I've ridden my SS for a little over 500 miles and the difference in feel cornering is significanlty greater.
Thats basically what i was saying, yes SS affects the bike but because of a lot more than the riding position and as mentioned unless your on the track what is that going to get you? Same with Cars really, My bro has a BMW M3. Its an awesome car i can haul *** up the canyons in that thing so fast, however my brother uses it to drive back and forth to work in LA traffic so what does it get him that a regular 300 series BMW doesnt, nothing.+1.... it's a lot more than just aerodynamics. Having said that, I don't see the point in a SS unless you're going to go to the track. I have a hard time getting to the limits of my FZ6R on the street, but have no problems getting there on the track.
It would be great if you could find an SS to ride. The first thing I did when I brought my gixxer home was to ride it and the 6r on twisty roads back-to-back.I just want a bike I can ride to work and go nuts on the weekends on I love the seating position on my FZ6R but the lack of power has me looking at different bikes :mikebike:
Yah that's a load of ballocks. Say you want one because they look cool or whatever, but they're not comfortable for anyone that actually puts considerable mileage on their bike. One don't get used to the position any more than one get's used to a root canal or anything else uncomfortable. So I go out and buy an R6 that is my street bike so I can squid it up and what not. The nearest decent roads, Hocking Hills, are roughly 1.5hrs away and all highway. 3+ hours in the tucked position will be hell, or the other option is to sit up and brace my torso with my left arm on the tank without any upper body/head wind protection. Or what if I want to take the bike and visit my parents, who are 4 hours away. It would be stupid frankly. I am a cyclist and my road bikes have an aggressive riding position with a similar upper body postion to a super sport. It doesn't matter how fit you are you can only maintain the position for so long before the ergonomics catch up and you get tired and sore.I don't buy this SS are for the track crap. Once you get used to the position, it doesn't hurt you to ride in an SS position.
With that said, the Triumph is a phenomenal bike with amazing brakes, and great handling. My buddy got his around the time I got my GSX-R and we regularly swap bikes, both are a blast to ride, I prefer mine, but definitely love getting out on his whenever I can.
I dunno, at 80-100mph on a stretch of highway on my way to work I go full tuck. If not I feel like I'll be ripped from the bike. Bad crosswinds. I like my clip ons. Still almost upright but you can tuck easier. Need rearsets though.screw the SS riding position, it gets you nothing, the only reason they are even in the SS position is because thats what guys see on TV. If you are racing at the bikes absolute full capacity it probably does cut off a 1/10 of a second aero wise but how many of us are doing that? If you want to go up from the FZ6R the FZ1 and the Ninja 1k are the logical steps up as they still have a decent riding position. My nephew has a street triple which is fast and the position is not horrible on those but its naked and just not a great looking bike imo.
screw the ss riding position, it gets you nothing, the only reason they are even in the ss position is because thats what guys see on tv. If you are racing at the bikes absolute full capacity it probably does cut off a 1/10 of a second aero wise but how many of us are doing that? If you want to go up from the fz6r the fz1 and the ninja 1k are the logical steps up as they still have a decent riding position. My nephew has a street triple which is fast and the position is not horrible on those but its naked and just not a great looking bike imo.
I agree, you guys that say the supersport is just as comfortable must be very young and it hasnt caught up with your back yet . Its like saying an FZ6R is as comfortable as a cruiser.Yah that's a load of ballocks. Say you want one because they look cool or whatever, but they're not comfortable for anyone that actually puts considerable mileage on their bike. One don't get used to the position any more than one get's used to a root canal or anything else uncomfortable. So I go out and buy an R6 that is my street bike so I can squid it up and what not. The nearest decent roads, Hocking Hills, are roughly 1.5hrs away and all highway. 3+ hours in the tucked position will be hell, or the other option is to sit up and brace my torso with my left arm on the tank without any upper body/head wind protection. Or what if I want to take the bike and visit my parents, who are 4 hours away. It would be stupid frankly. I am a cyclist and my road bikes have an aggressive riding position with a similar upper body postion to a super sport. It doesn't matter how fit you are you can only maintain the position for so long before the ergonomics catch up and you get tired and sore.
it is, and i think its one of the better looking bikes out there, i almost bought the ninja 650 cause it looked better than the FZ6R but i felt better on the 6R and loved the I4.the ninja 1000 is def an amazing bike! More than enough power and still has decent riding position