04-30-2017, 01:47 PM
I sat on all three of the CB500 models. The CBR500 was a gorgeous tri-colour machine, but its sport bike riding position was not suitable for my old bode. The CB500F was better, but the CB500X was the most comfortable for me because of it taller suspension and straight up riding position.
It is an adventure styled motorcycle that comes with a wind screen. Unfortunately adventure bikes create a lot of wind noise. I bought a taller wind screen and wear ear plugs, so I could ride comfortably.
The riders on the CB500F Forum don't seem to have a problem with wind noise. I guess it is much like riding a CB1100 without a wind screen. Hopefully I will find out soon.
If the FZ-07 is half as much fun as its FZ-09 older brother, it would be worth a test ride. I rode the FZ-09 for a day and it was a hoot. But I could only use half its power and rev range. As they say, "It's more fun to ride a small bike fast, than a big bike slow."
It is an adventure styled motorcycle that comes with a wind screen. Unfortunately adventure bikes create a lot of wind noise. I bought a taller wind screen and wear ear plugs, so I could ride comfortably.
The riders on the CB500F Forum don't seem to have a problem with wind noise. I guess it is much like riding a CB1100 without a wind screen. Hopefully I will find out soon.
If the FZ-07 is half as much fun as its FZ-09 older brother, it would be worth a test ride. I rode the FZ-09 for a day and it was a hoot. But I could only use half its power and rev range. As they say, "It's more fun to ride a small bike fast, than a big bike slow."