Author Topic: What Else Would You Have? (Read 18149 times)

Hedgetrimmer · « **on:** 15 July 2013, 08:10:05 pm »

Curious as to what Fazer riders would choose if you couldn't have a Fazer, money no limit. Wonder if there'll be any kind of consensus, perhaps what led us all to buy Fazers. Or will everyone's choices be different?
To make it a little more interesting - one bike only; but discuss possibilities discarded along the way to your choice.
This is going to be the bike you must live with from day to day, so think carefully...

stevierst · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:22:14 pm »

If it was a bit of exotica, a bimota SB6R. Yummy :

A modern bike would be a Ducati multistrada 1200 pikes peak.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:26:08 pm »

Just to prompt you to think a little more carefully - this is going to be the bike you have to live with from day to day...if you can fit the Bimota into your "lifestyle" (and I shudder to use that word!) Stevie, then OK. Will edit the question accordingly.

ChristoT · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:27:40 pm »

Hmm... Half a dozen bikes!!

I'd keep a Fazer as an everyday bike (but maybe a Thou?)

Distance tourer - Pan European or FJR1300
Trackday bike - R6, or CBR600
Nip to the shops - Varadero 125.

And a dozen spares (any design / brand. Bar Harleys).

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:29:26 pm »

Re-read the question Christo. Have edited it slightly, but it already said no Fazers!

mickvp · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:30:40 pm »

dream bike for me is an FJR1300, comfort, reasonably fast, I like the looks. winner. insurance is crippling for me though so Ill have to wait a few years yet.

ChristoT · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:39:46 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 15 July 2013, 08:29:26 pm

Re-read the question Christo. Have edited it slightly, but it already said no Fazers!

Replace Fazer Thou with either an XJ6, or maybe a TBM900.

taylor · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:43:18 pm »

Norton commando 850

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cfoley · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:44:02 pm »

I only bought the Fazer last year so I know what I would have gone for instead. My plan was to buy a cheap (about £1000) bike. It didn't really matter what it was because the plan was to trade it in the next year for a different £1000 bike. Rinse and repeat until I got bored.

I'd still like to do that but right now, I'm enjoying the Fazer too much!

I have also discovered that what I really need is a bike for commuting, for twisty roads on Sundays and for longer holidays. Not sure what I would get to cover those three bases!

andybesy · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:55:12 pm »

Good question. The honest answer is that I don't know for sure at this stage, but if weren't allowed to test ride an FZS 1000 (to compare to my 600) then I'd take an XJR 1300 out instead.

I like the character, and it looks comfy which is really important for me.

I understand it's maybe not much of a sports bike, but so long as it's still fun to ride through the twisty bits.

I'd need to add some fairing for the motorway miles involved in any serious touring.

Andy

flesh · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 July 2013, 08:58:08 pm »

I'm on my 9th Fazer so at the moment wouldn't get anything else as it ticks all the boxes for me.
If I "had" to then a FJR1300.

jason1 · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 July 2013, 09:01:54 pm »

Fazer is a great bike ,but would have to be the Triumph Tiger 1050

unfazed · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 July 2013, 09:07:32 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 15 July 2013, 08:39:46 pm

Quote from: nick crisp on 15 July 2013, 08:29:26 pm
Re-read the question Christo. Have edited it slightly, but it already said no Fazers!

Replace Fazer Thou with either an XJ6, or maybe a TBM900.

Would love to see a picture of a TBM900

Me, I guess MV Agusta Tamburini, but would always keep the Fazers

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 July 2013, 09:10:46 pm »

Nope, no Fazers. Whatever you do on your Fazer, this choice has got to cover it, unless you'd change what you use your bike for if Fazers were out.

ChristoT · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 July 2013, 09:27:32 pm »

Typo - I meant a TDM.

Well, I don'r ride as hard as I'd like to on the Fazer (I run out of tyre round corners), so a sportier bike would allow me to do that. Maybe a CBR600F2?

Motorbreath · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 July 2013, 09:37:51 pm »

I think of my new Ace just as a sporty superfazer. Its engine response is very similar, just much stronger. Its good as an all-round bike and it has exactly the same handlebar's switches, footpegs and indicators.

Lazarus · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:01:03 pm »

Triumph Bonneville America.

Like them.....alot

t140 · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:03:32 pm »

hard one as i already have a T140 so maybe a JOTA.

chaz · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:24:08 pm »

erm? would have to be a Brough Superior SS100, never seen one in use, although there was a SS 80 at Squires last week.

caretaker · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:27:05 pm »

moto martin cbx every time.

Skippernick · « **Reply #20 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:30:48 pm »

I think to cover all basis/fazer replacement it would be Kawasaki Z1000 SX

Grahamm · « **Reply #21 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:33:24 pm »

I've still got my eyes on a Triumph Sprint 1050 ST at some point in the future...

slimwilly · « **Reply #22 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:39:45 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 15 July 2013, 10:30:48 pm

I think to cover all basis/fazer replacement it would be Kawasaki Z1000 SX

Too right , this Kwaker really is the bollocks, my mate who likes my fz1 has a gixxer 750 and gets cramp after 3 or 4 hundred miles,
he now sees sense and is checking out the market for our style bikes and found these.

I really love this bike,,

Well i love my bike but if i had to have another make !!!

Slaninar · « **Reply #23 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:42:26 pm »

It would have to be:

1) Under 750 cc for registration and insurance costs to be bearable.

2) Under 220 kg kerb weight for me to be able to push it up hill.

3) Good brakes, good handling on pavement, but still able to be taken a bit off road.

So....

Kawasaki Versys, in spite of that UGLY headlight.

Or, in spite of that full fairing which is a pain in the neck to clean, repair when sliding etc, Honda CBR600F4.

But I would prefer to keep the good old FZS600. Perhaps with added Wilbers shock absorber and stronger springs, but still keep it.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #24 on:** 15 July 2013, 10:44:27 pm »

Quote from: slimwilly on 15 July 2013, 10:39:45 pm

Quote from: Skippernick on 15 July 2013, 10:30:48 pm
I think to cover all basis/fazer replacement it would be Kawasaki Z1000 SX

Too right , this Kwaker really is the bollocks, my mate who likes my fz1 has a gixxer 750 and gets cramp after 3 or 4 hundred miles,
he now sees sense and is checking out the market for our style bikes and found these.

I really love this bike,,

Well i love my bike but if i had to have another make !!!

3 or 400 miles, as early as that, huh?...