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Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« on: 20 February 2012, 06:59:46 am »
At the weekend I had the misfortune of taking a FZ8-N out for a test ride and was somewhat disappointed to say the least. 3 years ago I owned a 54' plate Fazer 1000 which I had Ivans kitted and it was great. Anyway I moved on to other bikes (Speed Triple, Bandit, Harley) but I have a test ride booked on a FZ1-N this coming weekend. Is it massively different to a Fazer thou? (I mean in terms of riding, handling etc, obviously the lack of fairing will make a difference) How do they compare power delivery wise?
Personally I think the FZ1 looks absoulutely awesome, I hope it has the power/rideability to match!  :)
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #1 on: 20 February 2012, 07:06:24 am »
Different, yes.  Massively?  Well, you'll be best placed to answer that soon. :)

The handling and power delivery is more sporty in nature than the Gen 1.  Whether it's what you want in your next bike, only you can say.
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #2 on: 20 February 2012, 07:24:15 am »
There's also the smaller tank range (vs the GEN1) and allegedly (not ridden one) uncomfortable seat to consider - depending on how far you ride you might not encounter these on a test ride but you might want to factor them into your decision.
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #3 on: 20 February 2012, 12:05:34 pm »
this is going to open a can of worms  :lurk :lol :lol
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #4 on: 20 February 2012, 12:36:38 pm »
i can realy see the apeal of the FZ1 but was affter something a bit more comfortable and with a better mid range power delivery.
but the gen 2 is a nice motor and out of the box i would say for most riders would go gen 2 wether it be the half faired or naked.






























but those in the know will fiddle with a gen 1 and be happyer :P
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #5 on: 20 February 2012, 02:29:14 pm »
Well if fiddling with it makes you happy.............................................
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #6 on: 20 February 2012, 10:19:10 pm »
Nothing wrong with a little fiddling! ;)
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #7 on: 21 February 2012, 11:28:36 am »
i tried my mate's FZ1 before i had my gen1. within 5 mins i had the pegs on the deck and was going obscenely fast.
FZ1 is (imo) a comfy R1, whereas the gen1 is a genuine all rounder (once you have changed the springs. carburation, mirrors, bars, forks................................... ;) )
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #8 on: 21 February 2012, 01:03:54 pm »
Quote from: sadlonelygit on 21 February 2012, 11:28:36 am
i tried my mate's FZ1 before i had my gen1. within 5 mins i had the pegs on the deck and was going obscenely fast.
FZ1 is (imo) a comfy R1, whereas the gen1 is a genuine all rounder (once you have changed the springs. carburation, mirrors, bars, forks................................... ;) )
That sounds more like it!!  :lol
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #9 on: 23 February 2012, 07:44:29 am »
Its like a speed triple without the low end shunt....
 
its like a gen1 without the comfort !
 
you will either like it or hate it .....IMO.... :rolleyes
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #10 on: 23 February 2012, 10:26:41 am »
Quite right there pitt!

I remember my test ride on a gen2, I just had to have one. The ride home on the gen1 seemed very lame :)
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #11 on: 25 February 2012, 06:42:21 am »
lets see how he gets on..... ;)
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #12 on: 27 February 2012, 07:41:09 am »
did he  try it ???
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« Reply #13 on: 27 February 2012, 05:08:12 pm »
Quote from: pitternator on 27 February 2012, 07:41:09 am
did he  try it ???

Oh yes I tried it alright! What a superb piece of kit. Just what the doctor ordered, or was that me? Oh yes I've ordered mine and will be picking it up early march. I think the rear suspension may need stiffening up just a nats, then other than a tail tidy, decent pipe and maybe a small fly screen that will be it.
Can't wait  :lol :lol 
 
 
 
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #14 on: 04 March 2012, 07:19:07 am »
Quote from: Fazerjon on 20 February 2012, 06:59:46 am
but I have a test ride booked on a FZ1-N this coming weekend. Is it massively different to a Fazer thou? (I mean in terms of riding, handling etc,)  :)
The Differences are
The Fazer1000 is great for riding in a striaght line
The FZ1 is great for riding around corners  ;)
 

 
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #15 on: 05 March 2012, 11:59:50 am »
Quote from: chaparral02 on 04 March 2012, 07:19:07 am
Quote from: Fazerjon on 20 February 2012, 06:59:46 am
but I have a test ride booked on a FZ1-N this coming weekend. Is it massively different to a Fazer thou? (I mean in terms of riding, handling etc,)  :)
The Differences are
The Fazer1000 is great for riding in a striaght line
The FZ1 is great for riding around corners  ;)
After having ridden both bikes, I am inclined to agree, but will say the FZ1 is also great in a straight line as well as going round corners!!!!
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #16 on: 07 March 2012, 07:49:35 am »
I bet you have not tried a gen1 with K tech suspension then !...... :D
 
does corners a treat ....
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Re: Fazer1000 or FZ1 ??
« Reply #17 on: 07 March 2012, 08:22:20 am »
Quote from: pitternator on 07 March 2012, 07:49:35 am
I bet you have not tried a gen1 with K tech suspension then !...... :D
 
does corners a treat ....

Stands to reason then that a FZ1 with K-tech will be leaps ahead again  :pokefun
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