25-05-18, 10:44 AM
You will of course get a biased answer on this site...However... I'm back on a FZS1000 after having the 600 for five years (and another FZS1000 for five years before that). Its a hard bike to beat because it's good at so many things. But fairing's frontal area is too small and standard screen rubbish at wind deflection - it's virtually a 'naked' bike. Aftermarket parts help a lot.
However, modern alternatives might be:1) Tracer 850 - nice but at a price. Standar suspension not great either and seat comfort questionable.
2) CBF1000 (gen 2) heavier, linked brakes and lacking 25hp up top, but possibly more comfy. Also still £4.5k or more.
3) Tiger 1050 (Gen 1) previously I'd seriously considered one of these myself, but had to admit it was way too tall for me. Bit wobbly on standard suspension.
However, modern alternatives might be:1) Tracer 850 - nice but at a price. Standar suspension not great either and seat comfort questionable.
2) CBF1000 (gen 2) heavier, linked brakes and lacking 25hp up top, but possibly more comfy. Also still £4.5k or more.
3) Tiger 1050 (Gen 1) previously I'd seriously considered one of these myself, but had to admit it was way too tall for me. Bit wobbly on standard suspension.