Tempted to get an FZS1000 for motorway/commuting duties, but have questions.

[Millietant]

My wife was dead set on a pre-VTEC VFR - until she had a test ride on one. Much too leaned-forward for any town, or slow traffic work. After a test ride on a Fazer 1000 that was in the shop, next to the VFR, she was a convert. Just as comfy as the VFR on the motorway, but much better at slower speed. The riding position on the Blackbird is very similar to the VFR.

With the Yamaha "high" screen (not very high at all, but effective) and a set of fairing lowers, the Fazer 1000 has been perfect for over 10 years now - being used as a tourer (around Europe a number of times), a track bike (including the Nordschleife/Nurburgring), a commuter and a work bike (when she was a bike instructor).

It's been totally reliable, runs over 200 miles per tank of fuel and has very long valve check intervals. With regular servicing I doubt anything would ever break - only wear out with old age.

Im sure the CB1000f is a great bike too, but for your budget, I'd say the Gen 1 Fazer will get you the best bike for the money (the Triumphs are also on the expensive side, for decent ones).


2 Pictures below show (Yamaha official "high" !!) screen and fairing lowers (which give surprisingly good weather protection).