Hi, Thinking of moving from my 600 Bandit to something else... Recommendations?
I've test rode recently and after having ridden my GSX14 for 6 odd years, I'd say that I prefer the Fazer. The handling seems much better, it's more throwaboutable and it's got more grunt. I like the styling too. I'm not sure about the price, as I think that Yamaha have still overpriced the bike though. The Bandit was nice and comfortable, but seemed too predictable. That could be because it was less powerful than my old bike and I couldn't force too much out of it. It's not very torquey at all. I did like the riding position though.
And a 'fantastic stunt bike', too. Well ... as long as I don't own one, anyway... D. -- des French Biking Vocabulary: http://minilien.fr/a0kg0p 'There is no doubt that Israel did a better job safeguarding access to the city's holy places than did Jordan. There is unimpeded access today. There wasn't from 1948-67' (Jimmy Carter)
Even more so (and yes, I've seen the whoosh potential) as the very same chap posted in his 'First run out' thread: "Got a little cold so had to call it a day, but it was an enjoyable trip out - lots of bikes including a new 1098S that had broken down at Parliament Square." Perhaps he's grown a SOH over the Winter.
