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The FZ8 -- a very underrated bike. Great mid-range power with good looks to boot. I still think it's one of the better looking cycles out there. Obviously, personal opinion, but it's a better looking bike than the FZ09 and the XSR900 which proceed it.
Stay safe!
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Most definitely. I personally hate the front end on the fz10 and 09, the Megatron style headlight on the 8 is way too killer. First time I hit 8k rpm on my fz it opened a whole new world of power to me, definitely intoxicating but will stay safe!
I'm a big fan of Yamaha -- they make a high quality machine in my opinion and I really enjoyed my time with the FZ8. (I had mine for 5 trouble-free years). They've been making race grade motorcycles for decades. But as you indicated -- the FZ-09 and FZ-10 definitely have some weird styling (IMO). Personal preference obviously, but I just can't get by the styling despite the great price to performance ratio. I think the FZ8 looks a lot better. Styling and looks aren't everything of course, but it does enter into my buying decisions.
On a separate note -- I noticed that you're from SoCal. I spent a couple of summers *WAY* way back in the day and loved every second of it. I spent some time in San Diego for a couple of summers and it was awesome. I never wanted to leave!
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On a separate note -- I noticed that you're from SoCal. I spent a couple of summers *WAY* way back in the day and loved every second of it. I spent some time in San Diego for a couple of summers and it was awesome. I never wanted to leave!
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Welcome- I'm here in SoCal as well, Brea, to be exact.
I find FZ8's a great bike for everyday riding and splitting those lanes on congested rush hour freeways here. The linear, non-peaky power band of the FZ8 comes in handy when doing that, and when you're in way deep, leaned over in a canyon corner and you want just a little more power. You don't want surprises at those moments.
It's a little short on cushy comfort for rides over an hour, you'll find...
I find FZ8's a great bike for everyday riding and splitting those lanes on congested rush hour freeways here. The linear, non-peaky power band of the FZ8 comes in handy when doing that, and when you're in way deep, leaned over in a canyon corner and you want just a little more power. You don't want surprises at those moments.
It's a little short on cushy comfort for rides over an hour, you'll find...