main diff's FZS / FZ1

[lew600fazer]

Much as I love gen 1s Lew, is weight going to be an issue? As Joe says, the gen 1 is definitely the better touring bike, but is fairly heavy in it's own right, before you go loading it up with gear. Although having said that, I have a dodgy shoulder and arm and manage ok. Gen 2 for a lighter, easier to handle bike I would say. You can put hard luggage on the 2 I believe, but the seat won't be as comfortable as the 1 either. Usual thing, find one of each that you can test ride.

Hi Nick checked out on google and it is giving the FZS at 208kgs and the FZ1 at 199kgs do not know if those are dry weights. My SX was 228kgs and with the top box and panniers likely getting up to the 245kgs. That was getting to be a concern when on an incline say at a road junction. The FZ6 is coming in at 190kgs I think but can move that around okay. I love the wee fazer but to be honest with me being a big lad(fat git) I really would like to get back onto a 1000cc bike again.
Thanks to all who have posted replies.
Lew