Hello thou riders,I love my fzs600 but it's time for something bigger. Are there any viable alternatives to the thou? I hope I don't set off a lynch mob Need Not necessarily be as powerful as the thou but still more powerful than the 600 and with a similar riding position and easy to add luggage to? Am I blind or is there actually nothing?Any thoughts welcome,D.
the cbf1000 seems to have too low bars which would make uturns awkward.
Back after about 40 mins, jumped back on the thou, still a fantastic bike but I did notice that I could carry more mph through some of the bends on the 09 SP, some bends 10 mph+
Quote from: nordboy on 26 May 2018, 05:45:39 pmBack after about 40 mins, jumped back on the thou, still a fantastic bike but I did notice that I could carry more mph through some of the bends on the 09 SP, some bends 10 mph+You could probably rectify that through upgrading your suspension and tweaking the geometry. I've had a few comments from surprised owners of more modern bikes on how well my Gen1 carries speed through corners and keeps up with the top of the pack when the going gets brisk.
What is it with all these electronic gadgets abs, traction control, engine mode, to control how much power it makes suspension modes for different styles of riding seems that some riders have forgotten/unable to ride a bike by feel and the seat of their pants with out a computer to do it for them.
Quote from: steve 10562cc on 28 May 2018, 08:37:24 amWhat is it with all these electronic gadgets abs, traction control, engine mode, to control how much power it makes suspension modes for different styles of riding seems that some riders have forgotten/unable to ride a bike by feel and the seat of their pants with out a computer to do it for them. Im with you on this one. All adding value for the manufacturer, cost for servicing/repair onto the owner. Bikes would cost much less, be lighter, and more affordable for new riders. £10k for a new bike. Jeeez, thats more than I paid for our first house
Tracer 700 - Looks a bit Fazer ish from the front. I had a sit on one at the MCN Festival. Seemed good for seating position.Not a bad price for a brand new bike.https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/motorcycles/sport-touring/tracer-700.aspx