23-09-15, 05:49 PM
The fact that Yamaha ditched both the FZ8 and FZ1 when they introduced the Tracer indicates pretty clearly the direction they are going in. "R" sportsbikes and "MT" and variants like the Tracer for streetbikes. Sadly, I don't expect a new FZ of any size in the immediate future.
In design terms (IMO), the Tracer probably has more in common with the TDM than with the Fazer, it's more of a tall-rounder than the Fazer, and has a much more upright riding position and a longer gap between the seat and pegs. I didn't find it comfortable and I don't particularly like the look of it or the MT09.
Although the MT07 is, again IMO, a better looking bike than the MT09, it's not as powerful as the FZS600 and wouldn't be a bike I'd buy.
The only option left would seem to be to buy an older R1, fit some flat bars and a bikini fairing.... that's probably the only way to get the new FZ many of us would like!
In design terms (IMO), the Tracer probably has more in common with the TDM than with the Fazer, it's more of a tall-rounder than the Fazer, and has a much more upright riding position and a longer gap between the seat and pegs. I didn't find it comfortable and I don't particularly like the look of it or the MT09.
Although the MT07 is, again IMO, a better looking bike than the MT09, it's not as powerful as the FZS600 and wouldn't be a bike I'd buy.
The only option left would seem to be to buy an older R1, fit some flat bars and a bikini fairing.... that's probably the only way to get the new FZ many of us would like!