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Help - AL - 08-05-12
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 :'(
Re: Help - AL - 08-05-12
This is the 09 FZ1
Re: Help - ghostbiker - 08-05-12
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.
Re: Help - locksmith - 08-05-12
As above, two totally different bikes. Gen2 for me though!
Re: Help - paul.s - 08-05-12
gen 2 here too
Re: Help - pitternator - 09-05-12
buy both then you do have best of both worlds ! :lol
Re: Help - AL - 09-05-12
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
Re: Help - 1967fazer - 09-05-12
Gen 1 definitely........gen 2 fugly! :lol 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)
Re: Help - theboydougie - 10-05-12
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
Re: Help - paul.s - 10-05-12
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 :lol
Re: Help - keithfzs1000 - 10-05-12
gen1 as much more comfy for two up touring and better mpg,
:evil 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 :lol
Re: Help - mcyoungy - 10-05-12
if you want a seat that's good for more than 50 miles then get a Gen 1. All day comfort mmmmmmmm.
Re: Help - AL - 10-05-12
Cheers for the heads up. The weekend weather looks promising so I shall go bike shopping and get a few test rides in