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FZ1 vs. CB1000R

Damn Yankee said:
but you get a fancy NEW payment and insurance...:stirpot:
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Not just that but the CB1000R has insurance rates of a CBR1000. :confused:

I really like them a lot, especially since owning a Honda 599. I would love to have one and they always seem to do well in reviews. Its just the insurance that is the main killing point.
 
donoharm said:
Just don't ride one till you can afford it.. I made this terrible mistake and my gen1 felt like a dinosaur after ...

cb1000r is too small I got cramps just sitting on it in the showroom.
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thanks for the advice, i am very happy with my ivanized gen1, it is a bit old school like myself. curious to your thoughts about that k bike, could you give it a quick riding review?
 
I tested both k12 and k13, compared to gen1 low speed cornering is a bit harder at first, med and high are effortless and gives you more confidence.

One of my riding buddies has a k12s and we both use bridgestone s20 so the tires are the same.

Brakes on the K are amazing, assisted+abs.. this would be my no1 reason to change the fizzy for a K

He uses less fuel then my fz1..in the exact same riding conditions

bmw side-cases look good on the bike, perfect for a week ride

compared to modded gen1 , k is not much faster

now the min

-gearbox clunks
-suspension is only for very good roads
-low rpm power is ... not there
-maintenance costs

Now for the cost... fizzy offers more bike for less money, I'm waiting for a gen3, if that doesn't happen in 2014 I will consider a K-bike
 
Thanks for the review. My cage is a BMW so I knew the up front and maintenance would be much more but am glad to hear your riding impressions. Well done sir! I think I am of the same mind set as you. I, as well, will wait for a gen3 to come out then decide.
 
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