09-02-15, 06:19 PM
(09-02-15, 05:04 PM)noggythenog link Wrote: Actually i think i mentioned this a couple times before but last hear i had a seat on an R1 just for the foc of it at a dealers....i cant quite remember what vintage it was but anyway it wasnt brand new....probably a 10 plate or something.
Id just been sitting on one of those big white & red Honda cb things which are very nice and a big comfy bike and much to my surprise the R1 was comfy......i couldnt believe it...i thought i must've been tripping or letting the cool factor cloud my judgement.......although the rear sets were high up because of the lying across the tank it made it comfy.
The main thing about the upright bikes for me isnt quite about the comfort but more to do with the view across cars and hedges or even just site seeing & i wouldnt want to be constantly viewing the world within such a small field of vision....certainly for the OP's needs on the mortorway then the fazer being nice & high up for seeing over traffic or ogling talent is surely a good bike.
Unless you're on a massive adventure bike Noggy I would imagine it's probably 6 inches difference, tops? If you find them comfy - at least try a sports bike once in your life!