head to head lightweights: GSX650F vs. 650R vs FZ6R

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I had a hard time deciidiing between the gsx-f and the 650r, I test rode both extensively. I mean EXTENSIVELY! like a for an entire weekend for each one. ( my buddy owns a dealer) I then road my friends FZ6R. That was it.... power is right between them, weight is dead nuts in the middle. It pulls good all around, I like the feel, it tracks the curves without fan fair, it is just plain smooth.


I do like the gsx, but I do a lot of low speed in town driving, as well as highway for road trips.


Picture this as a smaller version of an FJR.

[Jay S.]

I had a hard time deciidiing between the gsx-f and the 650r, I test rode both extensively. I mean EXTENSIVELY! like a for an entire weekend for each one. ( my buddy owns a dealer) I then road my friends FZ6R. That was it.... power is right between them, weight is dead nuts in the middle. It pulls good all around, I like the feel, it tracks the curves without fan fair, it is just plain smooth.


I do like the gsx, but I do a lot of low speed in town driving, as well as highway for road trips.


Picture this as a smaller version of an FJR.

 

My sentiments exactly. I had the luxury of riding all three and the FZ6R was the clear winner for me. GSX650F next and 650R last. Just this man's humble opinion.

[jfusaro]

torque and touring the GSXF

[02Tac]

For use as an all-around bike I would opt for the baby Bandit.  Then again, I am biased as I have the Bigger Bandit.  

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This is my Fz6r, 7500 on her in this summer, I have had it out on maybe 5 good trips this year.



I liked it best since the gsx_f is gone, and it does an admirable job on expressways. I think for me the slightly moore weight, and the slightly better highway feel is what nudged out the 650r.