The thoughts behind the design/engineering....
2014 Yamaha FZ-09- Technical Review by Kevin Cameron
2014 Yamaha FZ-09- Technical Review by Kevin Cameron
I like naked bikes too, but this doesn't sit quite right with me. I can't even really put my finger on why I think it's ugly. Take it over a street triple? Not unless everyone raves about the performance of the bike.im a fan of naked bikes and hooligans but this thing is ugly, but fitting
I completely agree about the partial (bikini) fairing and a short windscreen, but I am hopeful that such an option becomes available in the years ahead....will be very tough for me not to pull the trigger if/when that happens.Reading about it for specs and pricing, I would love to get one.. ONLY thing keeping me from trading in on one is that it is missing atleast a partial fairing and windscreen.
To make it do able for me, I would need a fairing/windshield atleast similiar to the FZ1. That bike will not be one to take on the super slab or longer distance higher speed rides. You will tire relatively quickly.
I wonder what the range is with that tank... That does seem a little on the small side.On paper other than the small fuel tank, the bike is a 10!
I test rode the 2012 FZ1 just under 2 wks ago, unfortunately my video has music instead of comments because the wire popped out of the connector (new one should be in mail today). It was not buzzy at all. In terms of ride quality/smoothness it was JUST like the 6R. The difference being that it was obviously stronger and faster. Things I noticed on the FZ1:Other than the obvious very good power and reasonable weight of the FZ09, the ergos seems fantastic to me. More leg room and higher bars, set up great for commuting and touring.
I rode the Ninja 1000 a couple years ago and I did love the power...really great "get up and go," but it was very buzzy....deal breaker for me. Assuming that the FZ1 is not buzzy like that, I am certain that would love it, but I would still prefer more upright ergos.
Check out the stats on the distance to foot pegs and bars and you'll see what I am referring to with respect to the FZ09.
LB
If Yamaha is smart, they will have a fully faired version (FZ6R-esque) coming a year or two later. I mean, are they really going to replace the FZ6, FZ6R, FZ8, and FZ1 with one bike?price and performance is amazing. wish it had faring's though.
either way im still paying of some bills in the near future new bike will have to wait a good while