10-17-2014, 10:50 PM
Capo..one series of bikes I have not ridden are the new Triumph triples ( had a BSA 750 triple years ago but doubt there is any comparison). Part of the problem for me is they are so tall, but I have a friend with the 800 and will try and get a ride someday.
I have ridden the Yamaha FZ-09 triple, but didn't like it very much. Also rode the old Yamaha XS750 Triple. I liked the Europeanish 77 model, but not as much as the XS1100 I4
Funny story..when I rode my nephews KTM 690 Duke it was so tall, he held it up, I climbed on put it in gear and took off, and when I came back, they caught me and held it still while I climbed off. If I were 6' tall that would open up a whole new world of motorcycles I could own.
Popgun, I've ridden several FJR's. a bike that on paper sounds perfect for me. Especially since I loved my G en 1 FZ-1 enough to buy 2 of them. I thought the FJR would be a better FZ-1. In 06 I test rode one for 60 miles, with the intention of buying one. My wife loved it. Me not so much. It was tall, and top heavy, and I didn't feel confident cornering with it. It had a strong throttle spring and a moderately strong clutch pull. It wore me out. I brought it back and ordered an ST 1300 without a test ride. The ST has been a great touring bike.
Earlier this year I rode one of the new FJR1300ES. The clutch and throttle were better, but it still felt tall and top heavy. I had ridden my ST 1300 to the test ride, and when riding it home I still felt it was the better bike for me for touring long distance. The CB 1100 is better than both for everyday riding.
My buddy with the 800 Triumph had sold his Goldwing and bought an FJR. Got a text a couple days ago that he never bonded with the FJR and traded it in on a BMW R1200RT.
I have ridden the Yamaha FZ-09 triple, but didn't like it very much. Also rode the old Yamaha XS750 Triple. I liked the Europeanish 77 model, but not as much as the XS1100 I4
Funny story..when I rode my nephews KTM 690 Duke it was so tall, he held it up, I climbed on put it in gear and took off, and when I came back, they caught me and held it still while I climbed off. If I were 6' tall that would open up a whole new world of motorcycles I could own.
(10-17-2014, 10:34 PM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Ferret,
Have you ridden the Yamaha FJR 1300? How does it compare to the ST1300?
Popgun, I've ridden several FJR's. a bike that on paper sounds perfect for me. Especially since I loved my G en 1 FZ-1 enough to buy 2 of them. I thought the FJR would be a better FZ-1. In 06 I test rode one for 60 miles, with the intention of buying one. My wife loved it. Me not so much. It was tall, and top heavy, and I didn't feel confident cornering with it. It had a strong throttle spring and a moderately strong clutch pull. It wore me out. I brought it back and ordered an ST 1300 without a test ride. The ST has been a great touring bike.
Earlier this year I rode one of the new FJR1300ES. The clutch and throttle were better, but it still felt tall and top heavy. I had ridden my ST 1300 to the test ride, and when riding it home I still felt it was the better bike for me for touring long distance. The CB 1100 is better than both for everyday riding.
My buddy with the 800 Triumph had sold his Goldwing and bought an FJR. Got a text a couple days ago that he never bonded with the FJR and traded it in on a BMW R1200RT.