greg the pole
There are no stupid questions, only stupid people
so I went down to the local dealer today, to have a look at a red fz09.
The new owner was there, so had a quick look around at the bike.
It looks better in person than on the pictures. Nicely finished, the swing arm, the muffler, and the headlight unit is well done.
no real apparent cost cutting measures.
I swung a leg over the bike...and...It feels light, very light, great leg room, and a very decent reach to the bars. Feels natural.
One thing...the front end feels squidgy, and will need looking into if ridden as intended. Right leg has rebound dampening, and preload. Left leg has preload, and not sure about the compression dampening at the bottom (didn't look)
I honestly think this will give triumph a run for its money. It looks good, comfortable, and will go like the clappers.
But seriously....why no ABS as an option? The French get theirs, bare bones, or for $300 euros you can have it with ABS.
So let's hear from the proud new FZ09 owners...
The new owner was there, so had a quick look around at the bike.
It looks better in person than on the pictures. Nicely finished, the swing arm, the muffler, and the headlight unit is well done.
no real apparent cost cutting measures.
I swung a leg over the bike...and...It feels light, very light, great leg room, and a very decent reach to the bars. Feels natural.
One thing...the front end feels squidgy, and will need looking into if ridden as intended. Right leg has rebound dampening, and preload. Left leg has preload, and not sure about the compression dampening at the bottom (didn't look)
I honestly think this will give triumph a run for its money. It looks good, comfortable, and will go like the clappers.
But seriously....why no ABS as an option? The French get theirs, bare bones, or for $300 euros you can have it with ABS.
So let's hear from the proud new FZ09 owners...