24-02-14, 11:29 AM
I know I'm about to get shot down here - but it all depends on what you want from a bike. If I were commuting through town on a daily basis, then something like a Fazer would be perfect.
However, most of my riding is one up, about a 50% split between fun riding and motorway commuting, and as such a sports bike with a decent fairing suited me a lot better (as does the riding position) - so I've gone back to a ZX9R, and not regretted it at all.
It's faster, handles and brakes better, I find it a lot more comfy and its got infinitely better weather protection. Only areas the FZS 600 beats it on really is that the rear seat is comfier for passengers (although there's more space and legroom on the 9) and the mpg/tank range is a little better on the Fazer - but not massively so (particularly on long journeys where the Ninja is actually better at cruising speeds).
I really don't understand you guys that can ride only one bike and proclaim it the best bike in the world - sure they're good bikes, but they are ultimately budget bikes, and there's a lot of other bikes out there that are better in many, many ways while only having a few sacrifices!
Just my two cents!
Noggy, if you're only riding one up and mostly for fun then try a blade - I'm pretty certain you'll find in every possible area it'll kick the FZS's ass. Personal preference for me would be a 954, but that's because they're within my budget - any of the blades are fantastic bikes!
However, most of my riding is one up, about a 50% split between fun riding and motorway commuting, and as such a sports bike with a decent fairing suited me a lot better (as does the riding position) - so I've gone back to a ZX9R, and not regretted it at all.
It's faster, handles and brakes better, I find it a lot more comfy and its got infinitely better weather protection. Only areas the FZS 600 beats it on really is that the rear seat is comfier for passengers (although there's more space and legroom on the 9) and the mpg/tank range is a little better on the Fazer - but not massively so (particularly on long journeys where the Ninja is actually better at cruising speeds).
I really don't understand you guys that can ride only one bike and proclaim it the best bike in the world - sure they're good bikes, but they are ultimately budget bikes, and there's a lot of other bikes out there that are better in many, many ways while only having a few sacrifices!
Just my two cents!
Noggy, if you're only riding one up and mostly for fun then try a blade - I'm pretty certain you'll find in every possible area it'll kick the FZS's ass. Personal preference for me would be a 954, but that's because they're within my budget - any of the blades are fantastic bikes!