Controversial Topic

[JoeRock]

Well we all know that the Fazers are good all around bikes, but I thought I'd go out and ask a properly damnable question - what, if anything, are you all planning on getting next, and why?

The next bike I'll be having will either be either another late model ZX9R (2000-2004), or an early GSX-R1000 (same years), funds allowing.
I miss the acceleration and handling of a proper liter sports bike, yet both of these bikes are more than comfy (for me at least, the 9 I imagine pretty much for anyone) and have enough luggage options and tank range that mean I'll still be able to do long distance riding. I think the only real downer will be the pillion provision won't be as good, but then in fairness that's not exactly that much of a surprise!

[JZS 600]

When my 600 gives up the ghost I'll probably look at a Ducati Hyperstrada (£££) or a Triumph Tiger Sport.

Don't REALLY want to have another sports bike, they were fun but my licence is point free right now

One of my neighbours has a VFR 1200 which looks lots of fun, no clutch or gear lever, 3 automatic modes for gear change

[Lawrence]

Something like a Blackbird.  Borrowed one for 3 weeks and loved it.  I'll either get one to go with my Fazer, or if that expires of gets smashed, then to replace it.  The Fazer will never be sold as it's worth cock all.

[JZS 600]

+1 for the Blackbird as well... forgot to mention that one

[Grahamm]

As mentioned elsewhere, I was looking at the Triumph Sprint 1050 ST as an additional bike for fun whilst keeping the Fazer for loading up with luggage etc when needed.

I'm still thinking about it, but maybe next year...

[stevierst]

Once the fz1 gets retired/sold, its time for a complete change. Possibly a cruiser for dawdling about, and some kind of 600/800 sports streetfighter stylee for getting my kicks.

[caretaker]

i'll probably get a versys.  oh, just remembered, i've got one!

[JoeRock]

Actually a Blackbird is probably the only other bike on my "possibly" list - love the look and the reputation, only thing that would put me off a bit is just how bloody big they are! Be lovely on the motorways, I would imagine less so on the twisties!

[slimwilly]

Big bikes !!!! :eek


i dont get it with you lot loving those big bikes, like bulky,heavy.


A bloke brought his Busa to Italy, we had to wheel the bikes backwards out of the garage in the mornings, well what a palava with the Busa,,so bloody long and awkward,a mate rides out with us on his 1400zxr kwak, its a bit like a ship.He does not feel comfortable keeping up with us,Fz1s and Gsxr 750 on the twisties.


I value the ease of moving the Fazer , weight and size will always be at the forefront on any bike i buy.

[JZS 600]

Ah, but the name,,, Blackbird! Appeals to a certain generation and actually looks as good today as it did when it was launched.




(think SR-71)

[JZS 600]

Sorry, last photo was pointlessly big,,,

[nick crisp]

Anybody care to point out that black is slow?... :lol

[JZS 600]

Never seen one painted hi viz with reflecting stripes  :lol

[caretaker]

not my cup of tea

[Lawrence]

Anybody care to point out that black is slow?... :lol

They do a fast model too...



It's the way everything is so effortless that I like about it. It's also pretty easy to filter on although not as comfy around town as the fzs due to the seating position.

[Yamazer-92]

Apart from the height / knee issue I'm having I'm actually looking forward to having a LESS powerful bike than my fazer 600, so I too don't get all of this super uber mega bike lark. Especially down here on the fantastically surfaced (sarcasm) devon roads, riding about under the watchful eye of the law with some dunce pulling out on you left right and centre. At least if you drop a supermoto, sure it sucks but its not the end of the world. If I dropped something like a hayabusa (I prefer the GSX1400) I would be distraught. I couldn't imagine just popping down to spar on a hayabusa either but I've always been anti sport bikes and my mates all think I'm an old man so maybe I'm the weird one. Oh and in answer to the OP I'm looking at something like a CCM 644 dual sport, KLX 650, MZ Baghira or Husqvarna 610 as my next bike 

[Bigfellabuck]

Would love to be able to afford a Tiger but for now my 99 Fazer is enough for an old guy.


Caretaker: Hows the Versys?? Is it a tad underpowered being a twin anall? Seen the ER6 which in effect is the same motor in a smaller frame so does that compromise some ooomph ??


Ta Buck

[Punkstig]

After I kill this bike I shall probably go for another Thundercat, does anything and everything and is just as comfy for my weekly thousand miles, just has that tiny bit more power than the fzs600!

[Loz]

I had a bird for 2 years before my beloved Fazer...got to admit its the most awesome enginenI have ever ridden, but it is heavy, I couldn't move it, had to get my OH to shift it around (one of the reasons it had to go) it really is a touring bike, personally I don't think it's great for twisties but mates that have them recon it me, hate to admit it but it's not a bike for a girl let alone a granny lol  :rolleyes
If I had to choose something else now it would have to be Z1000SX  :lol

[Dead Eye]

I honestly have no idea... I'm still fairly fresh to this whole biking world and would end up going on the recommendations of others really

Bar a Gen 1 thou, I think I would potentially look at a triple - bit more torque without completely compromising top end - or at least that's as far as I understand it :\