vrus
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I think we have the better looking version, aside from the signals. The more blacked out, the better! I still don't like the headlight.
New Yamaha MT-09 triple engine
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My son owns the Fz8 and sat on the Triple at the dealer and he much prefers the seating on the FZ8.
Yup
I think this bike does best in all black. With the gold inverted shocks and tiny red pin striping the FZ8 looks good.
They should stick with that on a naked sport tourer as it down plays the size of the engine.
tho the dark purple tank is okay
anything else looks chopped up ( the red for instance )
I'd rather have a proper 8" round headlight and slightly more classic styling (borrowing slightly from the older Yamaha triples). Still, better than the droopy designs on the Monster/Gladius. It's a bit like the Benelli TNT 1190.
The aftermarket must be swooning over that tailights/plate holder--it's begging to be cut off and replaced.
The aftermarket must be swooning over that tailights/plate holder--it's begging to be cut off and replaced.
Kri$han
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Agree 100%!! the headlight is fugly, and I ride a naked bike with a 7" round headlight! lol.
The rest of the bike looks pretty darn good, though. I'd still rather the FZ-8 styling.
Snobike Mike
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Apparently it weighs about the same as an R6. Neat bike.
First ride report: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/271/17062/Motorcycle-Article/2014-Yamaha-FZ-09-First-Ride.aspx
I like the shorty/low exhaust because it doesn't create a compromise situation for those who want to occasionally add some luggage, but it looks like crap from the left side:
I like the shorty/low exhaust because it doesn't create a compromise situation for those who want to occasionally add some luggage, but it looks like crap from the left side:
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MarcosSantiago
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I saw it at the Yamaha demo day at Ready Honda Powersports. They wouldn't let you ride it, but you could sit on it.
When you sit on it, the first thing you'll notice is the narrow seat. Then, the relatively small gas tank. Because of that, the bike feels compact, slim, skinny. Move it from side to side, to feel its weight, and you'll notice how very light it is. I did the same with the 2014 Bolt, one bike after another (they were side by side), and the Bolt feels like a pig in comparison. The FZ 09 feels like a bicycle.
So it has more than 110 HP... can't wait to ride it, I think it is going to be the real deal...
The Fz09 compared to the SV650:
FZ09: 113 hp vs. SV650: 73 hp - the yamaha has 53 percent more HP
FZ09: 63 lb/ft vs. SV650 47 lb/ft - Yamaha wins by 34 percent
FZ09: 414 lb vs. SV650 436 lb. - The yamaha is 5 percent lighter
When you sit on it, the first thing you'll notice is the narrow seat. Then, the relatively small gas tank. Because of that, the bike feels compact, slim, skinny. Move it from side to side, to feel its weight, and you'll notice how very light it is. I did the same with the 2014 Bolt, one bike after another (they were side by side), and the Bolt feels like a pig in comparison. The FZ 09 feels like a bicycle.
So it has more than 110 HP... can't wait to ride it, I think it is going to be the real deal...
The Fz09 compared to the SV650:
FZ09: 113 hp vs. SV650: 73 hp - the yamaha has 53 percent more HP
FZ09: 63 lb/ft vs. SV650 47 lb/ft - Yamaha wins by 34 percent
FZ09: 414 lb vs. SV650 436 lb. - The yamaha is 5 percent lighter
MarcosSantiago
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You are correct about everything you wrote (except the displacement, the difference is 200cc), but that's kinda of my point.
The 2013 SV 650 S with ABS is $8,400 and the 2014 FZ-09 is $9,000. Small difference of $600.
Who would buy the SV anymore, if for $600 more you can get one more cylinder, 200cc displacement advantage, 53 percent more HP, etc. etc.
Shaman
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See, I bought my SV for 6300 after tax, new. But hey, like I said... it had carbs, and the round-tube frame, in 2002.
Only if the insurance is a major difference... I'll bet the suspension and handling are on a whole new level, too. Given that the last real SV design changes were what, 2003?
