Recent content by schnellfahrer

The FZ1 is weight-wise and money-wise in the same category as the GSX/F1250, the CB1000F and the Z1000SX. The FZ1 seems to always come last when compared to these bikes in reviews. The biggest issue is the lack of mid-range torque. I guess I'll take another look at the Suzuki and the Honda...

I'm looking for a newer bike to replace my 80's VFR. The FZ8S is one of the bikes I'm looking at. The thing is that I need a bike that will carry a passenger comfortably for weekend trips. We are talking 200 miles +. What I like about the FZ8S is that it's light, relatively nimble and the...