The 8 murders the 9 in the looks department
If I was looking in the sub-1,000 middle weight department, I would lean toward the Fz-09 based on the numbers and the urban assault riding I do (no, I don't ride aggressively, just proactively). However after sitting on it, I would say that the seat is not that comfortable because it seems to let you slide up on the tank a little too easy while being a little narrow, the upright posture is nice but I like the slight lean forward of the 8 and the fatter tank that helps my legs rest on them.
Those blue rims! My eyes, they burn!
Once you get over the dirt bike look of the FZ09, it's hell of a ride. What the 09 lack in looks it makes it up in character! And the sound...
Oh ya! I am on the phone... Youtube Marthy FZ-09/MT-09 exhaust, I have few good video. hike sound sick and pull great, and still get 47 MPG @ 70 MPH cruising. Wind blast is not bad and during that 155 moles fuel tank my hands never got numb like they use to on the 6R... smooth ride, love it.
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