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Parcho

Parcho

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So I was riding around last week and a 2011 FZ8 pulled up next to me... I tried not to stare, but I just couldn't help myself. Now I find myself secretly googling images of her. Reading stories, late at night. I might even set up a date to meet in person soon...

On a more serious note, anyone have any experience with one? I'm definately not ready to stop using the FZ6R but I really think this might be the bike for when I am.
 
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Superzoom

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The FZ8 tempts me as well. Especially since I'm one of those strange guys who wanted to street fighter his FZ6R.

I read a review of the FZ8 in either Cycle World or Motorcyclist a while back, and they said it was a great bike. It seems very similar to the FZ6R but just slightly better in a lot of ways. Both are really great all arounders, but the FZ8 has a little more power and probably better suspension. About the same weight.

It seems like a good upgrade if all you want is a little bump in performance and handling, and like the naked style.
 
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Nastybutler

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Some jackass that lives in my buddy's neighborhood has one and drives way too fast in a residential area in first gear so his bike screams as he whizzes past. Bike looks nice though. I went with a Street Triple, because it outperforms the FZ8 in pretty much every category and has a smaller displacement which is better for my insurance. But a FZ8 is a great bike from what I've read and seen.
 
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Marthy

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Superzoom said:
The FZ8 tempts me as well. Especially since I'm one of those strange guys who wanted to street fighter his FZ6R.

I read a review of the FZ8 in either Cycle World or Motorcyclist a while back, and they said it was a great bike. It seems very similar to the FZ6R but just slightly better in a lot of ways. Both are really great all arounders, but the FZ8 has a little more power and probably better suspension. About the same weight.

It seems like a good upgrade if all you want is a little bump in performance and handling, and like the naked style.
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From what I read on the FZ1 forum the bike is solid but if you want the bike to handle right the suspension and brake is at the 6R level. So you end up spending just as much money then going strait to a FZ1. You can pick a use FZ1 in good condition for what you will pay for a FZ8... and it might come all modded. And they can run fore ever...
 
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JSP

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Marthy said:
From what I read on the FZ1 forum the bike is solid but if you want the bike to handle right the suspension and brake is at the 6R level. So you end up spending just as much money then going strait to a FZ1. You can pick a use FZ1 in good condition for what you will pay for a FZ8... and it might come all modded. And they can run fore ever...
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I am pretty set on FZ1 being my next bike in the future. Love that bike.
 
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Marthy

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If I had the $$$ I could pick up a 09 FZ1 black/gold wheel for mid 6K.... under 1K miles. It's freaking driving me crazy...
 
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JSP

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Marthy said:
If I had the $$$ I could pick up a 09 FZ1 black/gold wheel for mid 6K.... under 1K miles. It's freaking driving me crazy...
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Wow, yeah not sure I could hold back on that one. Trade in time! :D Not as easy though since you have a killer FZ6R though. All that work into it. So to just pull in a second bike is rougher.
 
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Parcho

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I read that about the suspension as well. Which, for my riding style, it's really not too big of a deal for me. Going by from what I've read, the difference really only shows in very aggressive cornering. Other than that, its not too different.

I also kind of like the middle ground engine of the fz8. It just seems to me like a nicely upgraded XJ6, which I'd be totally happy with considerig how much I love the FZ6R.

Also, check out findthebest.com, a pretty good site for comparisons... not only for bikes.
 
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Nastybutler

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Parcho said:
I read that about the suspension as well. Which, for my riding style, it's really not too big of a deal for me. Going by from what I've read, the difference really only shows in very aggressive cornering. Other than that, its not too different.

I also kind of like the middle ground engine of the fz8. It just seems to me like a nicely upgraded XJ6, which I'd be totally happy with considerig how much I love the FZ6R.

Also, check out findthebest.com, a pretty good site for comparisons... not only for bikes.
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Nice site Parcho. Take a look at this comparison: 2011-Triumph-Street-Triple-vs-2012-Yamaha-FZ8

Only $200 bucks more for the Striple, and it has HP comparable to the FZ8, and is 50 to 60 lbs lighter. The FZ8 has higher max torque, but the Striple's torque curve is very linear across the board, while the FZ8 has a real dead spot. Here's a nice article comparing the two: 2011 Naked Middleweights Shootout - Motorcycle.com

While the model they used is the R version of the Triumph, it's only difference to the non R version is upgraded suspension and brakes. They both have the same engine.

Both the Yami and the Triumph are great bikes, it's just a matter of what moves you, so to speak.
 
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alaskanflyboy

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I just recently demoed an FZ8. It was a fun little mike, but I never got out of 3rd gear in the demo. I was doing 70 on the freeway with plenty left to go in 3rd (running 5k), so I feel I'd just get in trouble with a bike like that. I did find myself really liking the Super Ténéré I tried.
 

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bleedinblue

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alaskanflyboy said:
I just recently demoed an FZ8. It was a fun little mike, but I never got out of 3rd gear in the demo. I was doing 70 on the freeway with plenty left to go in 3rd (running 5k), so I feel I'd just get in trouble with a bike like that. I did find myself really liking the Super Ténéré I tried.
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What was it like?Iv liked it alot ever since I saw one in person.They are just so dang expensive.A Super Tenere would open up alot of places to ride.But after buying the hardcases youve spent more than what a super bike would cost.
But it would be such a flexible bike I think it would be worth it.
 
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