03-11-12, 08:13 AM
Its a very old debate, but having owned both and been at the infamous brunters test day in 06, I can say that there aint that much a gen2 can do which a sorted gen1 cant. But you cant flip a gen2 to do what the gen1 can do...and whether you like it or not thats a fact. Many of us here dont want a peaky engine, which is what the gen2 has...and the nice steering and handling aint enuff for most to sway us into getting one.Put a full monty kit and K tech sussies on a gen1 and it will keep up with most bikes at a track day , but will also do the allrounder and touring stuff so well the next day. Its this incredible allround ability which is the mainstay of the gen1s appeal. Ask yerself just why we aint all running gen2s...?
The big issue with any gen1 now is its age, mileage and styling. But having said that , a gen2 looks similar from the front.
Bike mag found the Z1000SX to be underwhelming in stock trim, and had to go to many modifications before it was brought up to a par with a gen1. If you are paying 9k for a bike that shouldnt be necessary.Maybe a decent second hand one is worth looking at ?
If a gen2 is yer bag , my advice will be to buy a cheap second hand one cos you will be wanting to modify a lot ! I have seen many decent ones sub 10k miles for between 5 and 6 k even in garages.What are they new ??...10k !!!! Yikes.
Lastly on the subject of FI on bikes...well do try riding some bikes before you make sweeping comments, as all my triumphs and my bmw have flawless FI..unlike the godawful FI on a stock gen2.Likewise I have tested many hondas and found no issues with their FI.My 06 FI was simply unforgiveable, like a part finished product.
The big issue with any gen1 now is its age, mileage and styling. But having said that , a gen2 looks similar from the front.
Bike mag found the Z1000SX to be underwhelming in stock trim, and had to go to many modifications before it was brought up to a par with a gen1. If you are paying 9k for a bike that shouldnt be necessary.Maybe a decent second hand one is worth looking at ?
If a gen2 is yer bag , my advice will be to buy a cheap second hand one cos you will be wanting to modify a lot ! I have seen many decent ones sub 10k miles for between 5 and 6 k even in garages.What are they new ??...10k !!!! Yikes.
Lastly on the subject of FI on bikes...well do try riding some bikes before you make sweeping comments, as all my triumphs and my bmw have flawless FI..unlike the godawful FI on a stock gen2.Likewise I have tested many hondas and found no issues with their FI.My 06 FI was simply unforgiveable, like a part finished product.