Has anyone come from an FZ07? If so, why? What are your goods and bad? Performance only here. I'm totally in love with the looks already.
I have ridden the bike(FZ10) on 2 test rides now, with one being back to back with the new R1. I have also ridden a friends new R1 that I was able to ride a bit more throttle heavy then the dealer approved testing loop. I have not had the chance to rip an FZ10 but really really want to. R1 had better bite on the front brakes, but they both were A+ rides.
Given the mileage I do, my back would not appreciate the R1's ergonomics, and the FZ is way more attractive to me.
Anyone in LA(area) want to let me take it for a spin? As payment you get to rip an FZ07....
My number one reason for the upgrade is suspension. I'm a heavy dude(230 in gear) and I ride / commute the street daily and the canyons / Mountains at least every other weekend. I would call myself aggressive on the street, but not overly so. You can find me at the back of the fast group.
The 07 is a killer ride but it really needs, USD fully adjustable cartridge forks, radial mount brakes, and a fully adjustable rear shock to be truly great.
I'd gladly pay extra for suspension and brakes for the FZ07, but given the size of that investment it is looking like it might make more sense for me to upgrade rather than pay the $$ to put aftermarket / non ideal solutions onto the FZ-07.
Just where I'm at. Do I need all the power of the FZ10? Nope not at all, but it has all the fully adjustable suspension and Japanese reliability I'm after. I did ride the FZ09 when looking at the 07, and ts an option too.
Any feedback is much appreciated,
~Pete