1989 Yamaha FZR 600?

Any one had one of these?

What you think of them, thinking very hard about buying one that is for sale,

i will admit all my life my on road bikes have been 200's

benly's or a twinstar, i did go on a super dream once 250 lol.

i have rode bigger bikes but just off road

but i like the look of the yam and wanted to know what it rides like

regards x kitti x

Hi Kitti....

Generally go along with the other responses re the FZR, really depends what you want to do with it, don't think you'll struggle but perhaps compare with early Honda CBR 600, although moved things on at the time is barely a sports bike by today's standards but will handle, corner, accelerate better, be more forgiving and comfortable and OK will go a little quicker too..................(I know I'm biased)

loved the 'if you know a friendly mechanic'....... LOL ..... had assumed that was you!!

Nothing wrong with them in principle, but it will be a bit tired now - the suspension will almost certainly be well past its best if it hasn't been replaced. If the seller claims it's been sorted, then all well and good (assuming they aren't lying!). Handling will be on the twitchy side of nice, and it'll have enough power to keep you interested, although you might have to keep the revs up. If it's (very) cheap, and you are or have access to a friendly mechanic, then it could be a good buy.

Not owned one but rode a friends on a number of occasion. All round found it handled fine. Have respect for the throttle and road conditions till you get used to it. Its got alot more to give then benly's etc. ride free live long

Its ok on the straights but a bit jittery around the corners though, the steering is supriseingly light

I would reccomend it.

i got a yamaha maxim and i love it i got a 550 give it a shot sexy

I have an old YZF. Similar in make. great bike. You'll be fine.

To old, at LEAST go 96 or newer.