12-04-14, 05:12 PM
(10-02-14, 08:28 AM)Grandma link Wrote: I've had my Fazer 8 for a year now after riding an R1 for ten years then a Gen 1 Fazer 1000 which I loved, but was 50kg heavier than an R1 and used to pull my arms out on tight twisties, but huge fun and still 55mpg which the R1 did.
[/size][/color]Had a brief encounter with a Gen 2 Fazer 1000 which I hated, so tried the Fazer 8 which is a wonderful compromise, not the top end, but once powerband is reached.........................amazing. Still returns the magic 55mpg which the Gen 2 failed to do, handles like a dream, tours, tracks commutes, you name it, it will do it! Very comfy too
55MPG surly you jest
(09-02-14, 08:32 PM)Phil link Wrote: I bought the Fazer8 as it has a bigger fairing than the 1000 & higher MPG. I didn't need 150bhp. I needed a bike with more than the 600, so the 800 was the best choice for me. Brand loyalty, local dealer 1 1/2 miles away and reliability were some of the reasons over other brands.
Reading a Street Triple forum, they are now built in Thailand and are suffering more issues than the used to. I had a 07 model for a couple of years, great bike.
Just wondering why did you need more than the 600 and in what way does the 800 do that?