Yamaha is cheaper and a lot more laid back...but i found a great deal on the f4i..what you guys think???

Mainly just gonna be used for commuting and riding during the summer...no track or anything...

3/5/2006 3:22:05 PM

f4's and f4i's have a laid back position too, but the fz6 is more like a sports touring bike the a sports/streets bike. I'd say if you found a good deal on an f4i, you should get that instead of the detuned r6. What year, milage, condition, and price?

3/5/2006 3:41:00 PM

both brand new....the f4 is an 05 but the fz6 is a 06......fz6 is around 6500 plus ttf......f4i is 7k plus ttf....

3/5/2006 3:45:48 PM

I've got an 05 FZ6 and love it. There is a pic in my gallery.

3/5/2006 3:51:49 PM

those are two fairly different bikes. sounds like the FZ-6 is more in line with your needs, but the F4i isn't as hardcore as some race-replica sportbikes...it would work fine as a commuter. i'd probably lean towards the FZ-6, unless you got a deal you couldn't turn down on the Honda.

3/5/2006 4:17:40 PM

f4i's are a 6yr old design, but you can find good condition f4i's for 5 grand or less.

2003 Hona cbr 600 f4i - $4900
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/139041482.html

3/5/2006 5:03:23 PM

i would go for the honda just 'cause i don't trust the trannys on yamahas.

3/5/2006 7:22:37 PM

i would get the f4i. i like fairing'd crotch rockets now a days... the fz6 doesnt look as good. but if it's ur first bike get the fz6.. bc when u drop it...u wont have many fairings to mess up

3/5/2006 11:29:53 PM

^^haha, i destroyed a YZF-600 trans one time. it only had like 8k miles or so on it when it let go, if I remember correctly. 69 bought it from me and fixed it up.

3/6/2006 1:38:14 AM

apples and oranges

3/6/2006 4:01:44 PM

nevermind...got a yzf600 at a deal i couldnt refuse....

3/7/2006 4:35:43 PM