Some of the bikes you've mentioned have been reviewed in the latest issue of bike magazine Noggy. The new Versys 650 got a really good review, looks alright not very interested myself but it got 4/5 stars which is really good and the write up was singing its praises highly. The MT-09 tracer, that is a bike that I am interested in. I wouldn't buy one, I couldn't afford one just now but in my opinion it looks excellent in certain colours and has all of the real world attributes that make a bike great. It got 5/5 stars on the review and they were hyping it up just as much as the mt-07 that everyone couldn't stop talking about. The other bike that got 5/5 was the new triumph tiger 800 XCx which is also amazing apparently although more expensive than the Yamaha. I think the Triumph can tackle some proper off road if needed though where the MT-09 tracer to me looks like a tall road going bike only. They actually mention the FZS 600 later in the mag when talking about the price of Tracers.
Thanks yama ill have to buy Bike then, ive got an MCN wich has a reiew of the versys in it but im saving it for the weekend when my wife goes into the hospital so that i have some good readables.
MT07 still features highly.....but they do look a bit small and are less of an all rounder.
Tracer......well we at least know what type of bikes we can maybe get in a few years time eh mate, once they've come down in price a bit.....i look forward to seeing some tricked up examples.......only thing im not a fan of is the generic front fairing.
The versys look a bit bland too, i dont like that they've now gone and stuck one of the generic front fairings on it too......ok the old one was fugly but it was unique.... dont get me wrong i would love something more bling with a trick factory paint scheme and lots of shiney stuff....mr frosties Brutale or one of those MT09's with the fancy paint and race blocks. But back in the real world i just need a bike that ill enjoy riding and is cheap.
P.s....i would need a Leo Vince exhaust though
