15-04-15, 01:38 PM
(15-04-15, 12:13 PM)Slaninar link Wrote: I've been very happy Suzuki GN125 owner. Stil take it for a ride sometimes. The thing I don't like on that motorcycle is the lack of power to run away when needed (traffic danger situations, not from cops).
The highest cost in running vehicles is tyres and fuel. 1000s are usually heavier (compared to similar 600cc) so they will run through tyres more quickly and use more fuel. Do you really want to tell me that Fazer 1000 doesn't use more fuel or tyres more than a 600?
500cc is the sweet spot IMO. 400 to 500.
Not Fazers, but I've got a ZX-9R, my best mate has a ZX-6R. Assuming we ride the same roads (we're about similar abilities), we use almost identical amounts of fuel. On long motorway runs though my 9 is actually better - tends to get about 53mpg sitting at 80-90 where as Tom's 6 gets around 50! I would imagine I might use tyres slightly faster, but in my ownership of 1000s and 600s I've not noticed a massive difference to be honest?