Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic.

[Fatwasp]

My biking journey so far...

[/size]From sunny south Wales just outside of Pontypool:

• [/size]BMWR1150R - ok but too heavy
  
• [/size]CBR600F - loved it....written off by dizzy cow roughly from behind
  
• [/size]Aprilia Futura RSV1000 - loved it.... flimsy plastics crap wiring great motor
  
• [/size]FZ1 Fazer (2008) - bought new, loved it but too thirsty, fantastic fit and finish
  
• [/size]XJR6 Diversion (2010) - fun, economical but not enough torque and a bit light-weight
  
• [/size]GSXR750R - absolutely brilliant but brought out the inner lunatic, thirsty and below average build quality
  
• [/size]FZ8 Fazer (2013) akrapovic - got there in the end!!!!
  

[/size]So, seven bikes later and I've actually arrived at the right bike for me. I was initially put off my luke warm reviews and the thought of castrating a FZ1 seemed all wrong. However, I popped in to South Wales Superbikes and was persuaded to take the demonstrator out for a blast in the pissing rain at the weekend. It was a revelation -  nimble but stable and offering all of the advantages of my much missed FZ1 without the disadvantages. I sold the FZ1 because the performance whilst stunning was only accessible at license shredding speeds. Below the ton I found that it was very thirsty and I was spending a fortune on tyres. The FZ8 is the best kept secret in biking... I have been looking at the Triumph Street Triple but found it too be a bit delicate and lacking presence. I'm really glad to be back on a Fazer...
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[/size]I'm sure the new Yamaha triple will be special - but I rather like the idea of being in an exclusive club of FZ8 enthusiasts for the forseable.
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