21-11-12, 03:01 PM
Its an interesting topic Phil, since when I bought my second gen1 in 2008, I primarily wanted to make it a tourer. Up till june 2012 when I bought the GS I did think it was just right for me. But GS has just got the ergos and equipment spot on for my idea of touring , which is keep it light , keep it chuckable but keep it comfy and easy to handle.TBH I think the fazer feels just too powerful at almost every throttle opening to match the GS.The fazer has too much power at lowish road speeds, almost a sniff of throttle equals too much acceleration for many situations. This means slower running is a work of throttle mastery or you just go faster than you want.60 mph also is at a point of the rev range where my fazer feels slightly rough .I also cannot match the GS fuel consumption, which on tour averages 55 mph off the motorway , and I even had 62 mpg one day. Its lean burn technology and superb FI.
But I do have incredible affection for my fazer and wont sell it ( I think) because of two things-
1. for the money I would clear I dont think any other bike offers so much power/ acceleration / top speed coupled with above average ergos/ comfort etc. I could not get on with any sportbike for example.
2. the fazer offers if you like the fast boys allrounder, it is a wolf in sheeps clothing. It sfun to know I do have that awesome power if I want it.
For most touring and pottering about down back lanes, the GS is king , but for a blast , its gonna be the fazer , and at least I will come home not crippled up !
My opinion obviously , and each to their own. It is also possibly a symptom of getting older too ! :lol
But I do have incredible affection for my fazer and wont sell it ( I think) because of two things-
1. for the money I would clear I dont think any other bike offers so much power/ acceleration / top speed coupled with above average ergos/ comfort etc. I could not get on with any sportbike for example.
2. the fazer offers if you like the fast boys allrounder, it is a wolf in sheeps clothing. It sfun to know I do have that awesome power if I want it.
For most touring and pottering about down back lanes, the GS is king , but for a blast , its gonna be the fazer , and at least I will come home not crippled up !
My opinion obviously , and each to their own. It is also possibly a symptom of getting older too ! :lol