I would love to own the big FZ1 Yamaha but the FZ6 is so much cheaper to own and operate.I gave this some real thought and considered a lot of different bikes.The FZ1 can put you in the slammer in first gear 87 mph.the FZ6 can put you in the slammer in second gear 90 mph.the 2008 FZ1 sells for $7,299.00 and the FZ6 same year sells for $5,699.00.Considerably cheaper than the msrp of $9,299-$7,299 respectively.Shoot, the FZ6 cannot be wound up to song on the highway-feloney for speeding over 90 mph.May still get one If I can find a real deal on maybe a good adult owned and loved FZ1 with maintance records to back it up who know´s good day WR