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[AL]

Guys I am in need of some help. I have a FZS600 which will shortly be going. Got the option of an 05 FZS1000 fazer or a FZ1 but can't make my mind up on which one to choose 

[AL]

This is the 09 FZ1

[ghostbiker]

Ride both beforehand. Or find a gen 1 and gen 2 in a dealers and test ride them.
I found them very diff and I prefer the power delivery and comfort of the gen 1 but the looks and handling of the gen 2.
I went with gen 1 as it worked for what I needed from a bike.

[locksmith]

As above, two totally different bikes. Gen2 for me though!

[paul.s]

gen 2 here too

[pitternator]

buy both then you do have best of both worlds ! 

[AL]

What sort of MPG are you getting from the thou as 2 up touring is my sole reason for upgrading the 600 so would like a decent return

[1967fazer]

Gen 1 definitely........gen 2 fugly!    Can't give you mpg figures as I ride the bike for fun, not to keep a constant track of what my fule consumption is (do that way too much in the car)

[theboydougie]

as above; try both and take your pillion when you try them.

If you're going for 2up riding then i'd say go for the gen1..possibly a wee bit more comfy for the pillion. I mean, look at the pillion pad on that Gen 2!


eeeeh it'd be like sitting on a razor blade


p.s mpg's I cant quite remember what we were getting on my Gen 1 at the time but I know it was very good

[paul.s]

if its for two up touring then the old man gen 1. better mpg /tank range and better pillion comfort but they do look like an old timing persons motorbike

[keithfzs1000]

gen1 as much more comfy for two up touring and better mpg,
  I mean the Gen 2 is a bike for rossi wannabes and blokes that are having a mid life crisis  and have decided they want a bike to look cool   

[mcyoungy]

if you want a seat that's good for more than 50 miles then get a Gen 1. All day comfort mmmmmmmm.

[AL]

Cheers for the heads up. The weekend weather looks promising so I shall go bike shopping and get a few test rides in