Hi all, I've been browsing the FZ09 forum for a while as I've been eying the FZ as a 2nd bike. The looks, price and power are hard to beat when shopping for another bike.
Just some background on my riding experience.
I've been riding a CBR250r as my first bike for over a year now and have 6000 miles on her. I bought the bike mainly for commuting due to its 70MPG fuel economy and easy to ride and learn nature. I've been looking at moving up to a more upright bike with a bit more power for the weekends and of course the commute. I know the FZ appears to be a beast and probably a bit more than I need but has anyone moved from a 250 starter bike on to the FZ and would you reccomend it?
I currently ride the 250 like a bat out of hell, I make use of all ~25HP. I feel i push this bike to near it's limit in the street with exception of extreme lean angles. I Haven't made it to the track, but would love to get her out there. Main point is, I feel very confident with my bike and would like to move up a class or 2. I'm just not sure if the FZ is a bit more than I could handle. I've never ridden anything faster than the 250. Fastest thing I've driven is a Mustang GT and love the rush associated with speed. The FZ may a bit more than I should have, but I'm looking for some advice on what would be a good next bike. Again it needs to have an upright riding position and be below $8K. I have some shoulder neck issues from a rear end collision. The sport bike position isnt good for me.
Thanks!
Just some background on my riding experience.
I've been riding a CBR250r as my first bike for over a year now and have 6000 miles on her. I bought the bike mainly for commuting due to its 70MPG fuel economy and easy to ride and learn nature. I've been looking at moving up to a more upright bike with a bit more power for the weekends and of course the commute. I know the FZ appears to be a beast and probably a bit more than I need but has anyone moved from a 250 starter bike on to the FZ and would you reccomend it?
I currently ride the 250 like a bat out of hell, I make use of all ~25HP. I feel i push this bike to near it's limit in the street with exception of extreme lean angles. I Haven't made it to the track, but would love to get her out there. Main point is, I feel very confident with my bike and would like to move up a class or 2. I'm just not sure if the FZ is a bit more than I could handle. I've never ridden anything faster than the 250. Fastest thing I've driven is a Mustang GT and love the rush associated with speed. The FZ may a bit more than I should have, but I'm looking for some advice on what would be a good next bike. Again it needs to have an upright riding position and be below $8K. I have some shoulder neck issues from a rear end collision. The sport bike position isnt good for me.
Thanks!