Considering buying a Fazer 1000 (ex Bandit 1200 owner)

[AyJay]

I'd say that the ZZR1400 is the only bike that beats the Fazer for all round ability. I've ridden the Z1000SX, but it's a bit ho hum. With bar risers the big ZZR is easily as comfortable, does 180 on a tank minimum and is a doddle to ride slow or fast. Really, it's so easy to ride and only the latest test in BIKE magazine has pointed this out. Most tests witter on about how fast it is, and that makes people think it's a one trick pony, but people buy these to tour because they're so undemanding (once you get used to the astounding speed of course!).


I'd love a Tuono V4 for the thrills but I do too many miles and having to fill up so often would do my head in.


The only problem with the ZZR is the valve services which are very expensive and the discs tend to warp if you're unlucky. But there are compensations, such as saying goodbye to every other bike on the road on the way out of a corner. You want torque, go ZZR. It's fucking awesome.



Still love my Fazer though. I love getting back on it after the ZZR and having a right giggle at what a hooligan it can be. The ZZR's a bit too serious sometimes.