17-07-13, 01:11 PM
The FZS600 suits me so well that I'd only want to replace it with something that is a good match for it's performance, range, comfort etc. The odd thing is Yamaha now have a bit of a hole in their line-up. The Diversion is probably the closest offering, but with only 77 bhp it'll seem tame by comparison. The R6 on the other hand, is a bit extreme for everyday use and the riding position would probably kill my back.
Kawasaki's offerings have a similar gap between the ER6/Versys and the ZX6R, plus I'm quite prejudiced against the marque since I've experienced a lot of reliability issues with them.
Suzuki have the SV650 which admittedly is down on power compared with the Fazer but is so damn pretty I could live with it. The BMW F800 is another on the shortlist, but Honda's CBR600F is probably the closest match to the Fazer and I guess is the one I'd have to go for.
I don't think I'd love it as much though.
Kawasaki's offerings have a similar gap between the ER6/Versys and the ZX6R, plus I'm quite prejudiced against the marque since I've experienced a lot of reliability issues with them.
Suzuki have the SV650 which admittedly is down on power compared with the Fazer but is so damn pretty I could live with it. The BMW F800 is another on the shortlist, but Honda's CBR600F is probably the closest match to the Fazer and I guess is the one I'd have to go for.
I don't think I'd love it as much though.