FZ09
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kevbroce_imp
Been there
I just wish it wasn't so ugly... But at that price/performance ratio, I'd ride it.
HikerToo_imp
Road warrior
Yes, I would consider it too, even if it was before midnight and not even the last bike in the bar lot.
VTR1000F_imp
Running like a top
I strongly considered this one, in Europe sold as MT-09. Before I went CB route. They also make a smaller two cylinder version which makes an interesting fun bike.
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chrisross_imp
Running like a top
I also considered this before the CB. What I heard was that the throttle was pretty jumpy at lower speeds (maybe just in one of the modes...not sure)
kevbroce_imp
Been there
Man I love it. It's got that 80's Transformers vibe.Oboro_imp said:
I just don't like the proportions. I sat on one and like if from the seat, but step away and it doesn't work for me. Too Hunchbacked, headlights to low, and the seat/tail pokes out weird.
This is one of the more flattering pictures I could find. Still doesn't do it for me.
I think the FZ07 is a little better from most angles, but not much... And actually, from this same angle it's pretty awful..
I love the Transformer look.
Now a Street Triple...
Or a Aprilia Shiver...
Or a Ducati Streetfighter ($$$...)
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
Thank God Honda brought the CB to the US.
kvdreamer_imp
First service completed
It is an amazing ride. I took two test rides on it and loved it. It feels kind of weird since you almost sit over the dash... like there is no motorcycle in front of you... and talk about quick. Its not in the works for me until insurance costs come down some. Maybe some day.
KV
KV
Oboro_imp said:
kevbroce_imp
Been there
Haha, not a fan of the transformer?The Spaceman_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
I, my son and my son's father in law all test rode one at the Yamaha Demo days locally and didn't care for it at all. The Yamaha people told us NOT to put it in A mode as it was too twitchy.We found B mode still too twitchy. There was no cruising. It was either give it gas or let off the gas and coast, no partial throttle. Ride was stiff, seat was hard and sloped toward the tank, we called it the "twitchy brick". Someone mentioned sitting over the front end, and in that respect it felt very similar to my sons Ducati Monster. My son thought he really wanted one until he test rode it.
Lot of horsepower for the buck though if that is what you desire. Personally I'll settle for a few less horsepower, and a more comfortable and rideable motorcycle.
Lot of horsepower for the buck though if that is what you desire. Personally I'll settle for a few less horsepower, and a more comfortable and rideable motorcycle.
Firstfour_imp
Running like a top
Amen, brother.The Spaceman_imp said:
According to the Motorcyclist test, the stock FZ09 suspension and brakes leave a good bit to be desired, and the price point shows up there.
Tortuga_imp
Been there
The ferret_imp said:
I was all booked up for a test ride on this bike and a KTM Duke 690 as cheaper alternatives to the CB. In the end high winds battered Great Britain, cancelling both my demo rides (consecutive weekends) and I allowed me enough time to come to my senses and strike a deal on the CB. No regrets. Whatsoever.
thumper_imp
Been there
My brand-new 2006 FZ-1 was exactly the same way. Sounds like Yamaha still hasn't figured-out fuel injection or suspension. That bike turned me off of Yamaha...probably forever.The ferret_imp said:
the Ferret
Road warrior
After the wonderful, nearly perfect Gen 1 FZ-1, Yamaha ruined it with the multi flawed 06. What a bad move on Yamahas part.
While I'm sure that the bang-for-the-buck performance would be entertaining, I just can't get past the looks of the FZ-09. It strikes me as one of the least appealing designs that I've seen in some time.
My biggest fear after purchasing the CB was that Honda would finally come out with an up-to-date version of the Hawk GT. I seriously doubt that it will ever happen, but I would definitely take notice if it did.
My biggest fear after purchasing the CB was that Honda would finally come out with an up-to-date version of the Hawk GT. I seriously doubt that it will ever happen, but I would definitely take notice if it did.
Elipten_imp
Road warrior
You are just of a different generation. Need to be of the Transformers generation. The older I get the fewer new thing I find appealing.
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Gypped_imp
Running like a top
My local dealer has a demo unit that I took out for a bit more than an hour a few months ago (I'm fond of the way they handled it, just tossed me the keys and sent me on my way) - zero problems with the throttle being twitchy in any of the modes. I forgot to check with their techs, but I've read elsewhere that adjusting the throttle cable eliminated a lot of the jerkiness.The ferret_imp said:
Personally, I'm waiting to see if they use it as a base for a new sport touring model. I did really like it, although I'm not sure if the fact I had to be careful in 3rd gear not to bring the front end up is good or bad. I want to say it came up in 4th as well when I went to pass someone, but it's been just long enough I can't remember for sure.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
Haha, not a fan of the transformer?kevbroce_imp said:
No, not at all. Frankly all the bikes that are posted on this thread look pretty much the same to me. Just minor variations on the same theme of stubby, bulk-forward, skinny-butt, big-tired bikes. "Elegant" and "sleek" weren't in the design brief. But, what could be more subjective than likes/dislikes in motorcycle styles? If that look works for people, I'm glad they can buy bikes that have it, but I'm equally glad I can buy a CB.
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