Thinking of selling my current streetbike (05 GSXR1000) and getting something with a more touring/upright seating position for my old, tired ass....
FZ-1:
- 998cc I4 (basically the R-1 motor with midrange cams)
- half fairing, dual headlight
- Available in a color I like (pearl white)
- 487lbs
FZ-09:
- 847cc I3
- nekkid street fighter, single headlight
- available in 3 colors, two I don't like (red and orange), one I think I'll need to see in person to decide (liquid graphite)
- 414lbs
The FZ-09 is brand new for 2014 so no one can give any real world info about it yet. The biggest physical difference in my eyes is the fairing/nekkid. The fairing on the FZ-1 won't provide as much wind protection as a goldwing, but it's gotta be better than nothing. Never really had an unfaired bike long term, though I prefer the look over the half fairing.
The other huge difference is the price - the 2014 FZ-1 MSRP is $10,790 where the FZ-09 is $7990, a $2800 difference!
What does the beeb think? And anyone want to buy a GSXR1000?