What would you buy....

[Mikey]

My next bike will probably be an FZ1 or Bandit 1200/1250. I'm getting old, and they seem to fit my style. I also tend to keep my bikes for quite a while- I bought my 636 brand new in November 20003.

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Mikey

My next bike will probably be an FZ1 or Bandit 1200/1250. I'm getting old, and they seem to fit my style. I also tend to keep my bikes for quite a while- I bought my 636 brand new in November 20003.

Gonna have to keep that one for a while! Does it have a Mr. Fusion?


Well, I just got my FZ1 Labor Day weekend...finally...and I absolutely love the bike! I plan to hang on to it for quite a while.

But with money to burn I'd have a small stable.

I'd add a Ducati Streetfighter first, rode one last summer, it was a blast!

I'd probably get a GSXR 750 for the track and Troy's choice of accommodations too (Good pick Troy!)

I wouldn't mind having an FJR for touring on.

I would get a WR250X to squid around the local roads on too (or modify and try to tag a WR450 to a SM)

I'm sure I'd find more bikes to buy besides these, this is just the initial list, lol.

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by ericr

Gonna have to keep that one for a while! Does it have a Mr. Fusion?

What?

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Mikey

What?

You typed "20003", just messin with ya

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by ericr

You typed "20003", just messin with ya

LOL, I didn't even see it. I was really confused.

BTW, How do you like the FZ1? That's on my short list for next bike. Do you have any seat time on the Bandit 1250 or ZRX1200R for comparison?

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Mikey

LOL, I didn't even see it. I was really confused.

BTW, How do you like the FZ1? That's on my short list for next bike. Do you have any seat time on the Bandit 1250 or ZRX1200R for comparison?

Dude, I love the FZ1! I've not gotten to ride a Bandit or a ZRX so can't give you a comparison there, sorry. I can say that I've ridden quite a few supersports and it kills my back and wrists within an hour or 2 (I'm old, I'll admit it ) I did over 400 miles on the FZ a month ago and while the seat got a little hard half way through, I can't complain about the riding position at all! It's everything I was expecting when I decided on one. Can ya tell I like it? lol

[Cutty72]

Originally Posted by Mikey

LOL, I didn't even see it. I was really confused.

BTW, How do you like the FZ1? That's on my short list for next bike. Do you have any seat time on the Bandit 1250 or ZRX1200R for comparison?

My buddies have one of each (and they are twins )

Both 07's.

My take:
Bandit 1250.
Very torquey off the bottom, never run out of low end, almost as good as a Vtwin but smoother, remains smooth all the way through to redline. Very comfortable, good seat, ergos and set about right, and decent wind protection. Cruises good with minimal vibes, whisper quiet (REALLY needs a pipe). He's averaging mid 40's for mileage riding semi aggressively.
I ran low 12's in the 1/4 on it at the track, couldn't hook up through 2nd gear due to the ST tires.

FZ1
Rather anemic off the bottom, power turns on around 6K (must be a Yamaha thing?) and the power REALLY comes on. Ergos not as good, I just couldn't get comfortable on it. Wind protection was marginal, not as good as the bandit IMO. Also cruise comfortably, but required more shifting due to lack of low end. He's averaging high 30's to low 40's for mileage with a similar riding style.
With that i got into the high 11's on the track, never really nailed the take off though.

FYI I was running 11 flats on my buell.

Hope that helps.

[ericr]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

My buddies have one of each (and they are twins )

Both 07's.

My take:

FZ1
Rather anemic off the bottom, power turns on around 6K (must be a Yamaha thing?) and the power REALLY comes on. Ergos not as good, I just couldn't get comfortable on it. Wind protection was marginal, not as good as the bandit IMO. Also cruise comfortably, but required more shifting due to lack of low end. He's averaging high 30's to low 40's for mileage with a similar riding style.
With that i got into the high 11's on the track, never really nailed the take off though.

FYI I was running 11 flats on my buell.

Hope that helps.

THe stock gearing on the FZ1 is the culprit here. As simple as dropping the front sproket -1 to a 16 tooth makes a big difference in the bottom and mid-range. Adding a PCIII, slipon and a few other mods wakes up the motor a lot. I average around 35mpg back and forth to work but have a lot of lights once I get in town. I can get 40mpg riding a spirited pace on the back roads where I not in traffic.
With the 16 tooth sprocket I can putt around in traffic at 40 mph in 6th gear if I want.