Is this a good price for FZS 600 Fazer?

Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer, 2002 (52), FSH
, Alarm and Immobiliser, 20,000 miles
serviced 200 miles ago
mot october tax february 2012

£1650 ono

Considering as first bike and along with SV have been looking at this and some other options, being completely new to bikes not sure what the benchmark is for pricing this, having compared to bike trader it seems cheap?

Also anyone know if they suit the shorter rider, im stumpy at 29 inch inside leg so don't want to struggle with it

I've a 2003 fazer with 8.000 miles and fsh + extras that I'm putting up for sale for £1900, so I'd say an 02 with that mileage is about right. Mind, do check for corrosion. They are prone to it on forks, down pipes, engine block and in general.
Great bike for your needs, as is the sv. Both highly recommended. Mainly depends on whether you like smooth but revvy Fazer or two-piston-beat and torque of the SV. Height is good for you I think. I'm 5'10'' but with shortish 30 inch legs and both feet are flat on the ground. Also very easy to get lowering rear suspension dog bones for pennies if you need to.

thanks for quick a helpful reply. were you happy with your fazer, did you have any probs with it / things to look out for other than those you have already listed?
cheers

Absolutely happy with it - my second one infact. First was a '1st generation' with the rectangular headlights, then this foxeye. I've also had two fazer thous too. You'd be surprised how little difference there is between the 6 and the thou at most commonly used road speeds. Both revvy before they make best power. In other words, if you're a lazy rider who prefers torque, the sv might suit more.
My fazer 600 is also a great allround bike. Comfortable, economic, cheap to insure, plenty fast enough, lots around so cheapish to buy. I'm only selling or trading to fund my rather expensive adventure touring/tracking/racing hobbies and I have quite a few other bikes.
Other things to look out for - other than the usual with all bikes of course - specific to the fazer are the corrosion, the corrosion and, err, the corrosion. No, really, that's about it. They are generally bulletproof and do high mileages, providing servicing has been good.
Like the SV, they definately benefit from upgraded suspension - bit soft both front and rear when pushed - but otherwise are as good as starter bike as you'll get.
Good luck.

Originally Posted by ultimate

Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer, 2002 (52), FSH
, Alarm and Immobiliser, 20,000 miles
serviced 200 miles ago
mot october tax february 2012

£1650 ono

Considering as first bike and along with SV have been looking at this and some other options, being completely new to bikes not sure what the benchmark is for pricing this, having compared to bike trader it seems cheap?

Also anyone know if they suit the shorter rider, im stumpy at 29 inch inside leg so don't want to struggle with it

the fazzer is in a different league to the sv,ulter reliable 95hp(sv about 70hp) good handleing and brakes that work,to see if it suits you you will have to sit on one but you shouldnt have any problems,as to price sounds about right but make sure the tyres and pads are good as this can soon put another £300 on the price of the bike

Originally Posted by suzukigt380paul

the fazzer is in a different league to the sv,ulter reliable 95hp(sv about 70hp) good handleing and brakes that work,to see if it suits you you will have to sit on one but you shouldnt have any problems,as to price sounds about right but make sure the tyres and pads are good as this can soon put another £300 on the price of the bike

Thanks one problem they have mentioned from the off is a sticky rear caliper, he states this is an easy fix he hasn't got round to. I am none the wiser, is it an 'easy fix' or expensive easy fix!?

Quite a big consideration might be the insurance. For my first bike I was looking at the SV and Fazer and I seem to remember the Fazer insurance was a lot more for some reason.

@monkey: Well, based on MCN's stats the Fazer is 18mph faster and 21bhp more powerful.

TBH I can't think of any other issues apart from the ones already mentioned. Mine came used with corrosion on the forks, radiator and a small scuff on the crankcase. It doesn't sound as nice as an SV but it's much more comfortable. Best advice is to try one out and see what you think. There's even less underseat storage than an SV.

Oh, and Yamaha clutches have a really small biting point, very near completely released the handle. That might surprise you the first time.

I've got a couple of friends that own FZ6Fazers. I own an SV650S. The fazer is a really nice bike indeed, but you just can't compare it to the SV's two cylinder engine... The SV is down on horsepower, but has more torque low down and that really makes for a far more easy ride. Plus, as metalangel stated, the clutch has a sharp bitting point, where as the SV's is more mellow, which will help in controlling the clutch.

For me, the thing that makes me like my SV more is the engine and how it makes torque. As for being down on power, that's just nonsense. Both bikes have more than adequate power for the road and none of them has adequate power for two up. Comparing comfort, the FZ6S is better, but you can get a riser kit (~150-200euros) for your SV and it's exactly the same. The rest of the components - suspension, brakes and instrument cluster - are about the same. Price wise, the SV is cheaper, but with the investment in a riser kit, you get pretty much the same thing

I think you can't really go wrong with any of them, but if it were me, I'd still choose the SV as the power it makes is much more usable, where as the FZ6 makes more, but actually you can only use a small part of it most of the time...

Andreis is right, but it all depends on how you ride. I don't ride fast (anything but) so the slower acceleration and such when two up (or indeed on my own) doesn't really bother me. On the other hand if you really go for it then it would be down to how you like to go for it, and the SV might well be better for you.

Have you tried the new Blandit GSF650, Andreis? I was surprised by how fast it wanted to go, even discounting the incredibly twitchy throttle.