A great new bike for those in the market FJ-09 2015

[GSX1000E]

Better suspension than the sportier version with a better seat and the added option of luggage when needed. HMMMM.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/2015-yamaha-fj-09-first-ride-review.html?utm_source=mo12182014&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly

Check out the pricing comparisons to several competitors.

[cowboyup3371]

It looks like a great little bike and something along the lines of what I'd be interested in since I'm already liking the FJR1300's feel for me (only on the showroom floor, haven't had a chance to ride it yet). Sadly, I think the seat height will kill the deal for me as high as it is

[GS1150Pilot]

Great bike for sure!

[Frank Z.]

Very nice, sensible tourer.

Good to see manufacturers offering so many great choices these days; something to fill just about everyone's lifestyle. Just wish one of the Big Four would develop a proper "learner" bike for US-based MSF schools (eg: Honda CG125) with low seat height, mid controls, narrow tank, and perhaps a roll cage

[Jedz123]

Ridding a motorcycle is coming back especially since the rise of gas prices. I'm 30 and when I started ridding 8 years ago I had only one other friend who rode a bike. Now I know at least 10 friends and family that own new or newer machines and allot of them are Yamaha's. I've considered an FZ-09 and the FJ-09 is the perfect replacement for the tired FZ1 line. But I want an upgrade in power delivery and the 850cc tripple isn't what I want. However I do know a buddy of mine is looking into trading in his 08 FZ6 for a new FJ-09. So many new types of bikes out now for so many more people are ridding compared to 10-15 years ago. Glad to see a lighter weight tourer out there now!

[winfield]

... Just wish one of the Big Four would develop a proper "learner" bike for US-based MSF schools (eg: Honda CG125) with low seat height, mid controls, narrow tank, and perhaps a roll cage

Suzuki does in fact offer a good learner bike, one the MSF course can use. It's the TU250. See my report in this thread, post #26: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...php?221995-Msf

[JamesWhut?]

I do not get the busy "transformer" styling... It looks stupid, adds useless complexity/cost to the bike, and doesn't even do anything aerodynamically. IMO.

[Nessism]

[chuck hahn]

ED....Which S was yours? I noticed one has the 79 exhaust on it. And what bike was that with the Hulk and the 6 pot engine ( CBX engine? ).

[RichDesmond]

I do not get the busy "transformer" styling... It looks stupid, adds useless complexity/cost to the bike, and doesn't even do anything aerodynamically. IMO.

Yeah, it's a shame but a lot of new bikes are styled that way. Freaking ugly, IMO.
Other than that though, the FJ checks all the boxes for me.

[Jedz123]

... I love the look! The FJ style is pulling the heart strings of the FZ guys. 2 of my friends first bikes were FZs and I LOVE the dual eye look of my FZ. Aimed for us guys who learned to love Motorcycles on bikes that looks similar. Circle headlight=old/classic/harley.

[wymple]

I do not get the busy "transformer" styling... It looks stupid, adds useless complexity/cost to the bike, and doesn't even do anything aerodynamically. IMO.

Add me to this list

[RichDesmond]

... I love the look! The FJ style is pulling the heart strings of the FZ guys. 2 of my friends first bikes were FZs and I LOVE the dual eye look of my FZ. Aimed for us guys who learned to love Motorcycles on bikes that looks similar. Circle headlight=old/classic/harley.

It's not the headlights, more the tightly folded origami look of the bodywork. Lots of guys like it, I'm just not one of them.

[Jedz123]

Got ya, I guess it takes a certain types of guys to like the yards of folded plastic. The dual H4 lights is awesome to have. My Fizzy put out more light then my car... But its been augmented and upgraded to HIDs.
Have you guys seen the Ducati scrambler... Here's one nice looking machine. Another bike that reasonably priced and I'm sure will be a great all rounder bike.



Then there is this bad-A$$ transformer, rocket engine, space shuttle, offspring, thing.... If you think the FJ is ugly you'll think this is hideously awesome...

New Kawi H2. 1000cc, supercharged 300HP...


Great bike are coming out!