rodan Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Versys 1000 or S1000XR. I eventually rode a Versys 1k and it didn't really impress me, and the XR was double the $$, so I still think I made the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark&Stormy Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 This Then this... And I also wanted one of these... But im glad that I settled with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 A Mistress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Batgirl Posted March 30, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted March 30, 2017 Probably a V-Strom 650, but really not sure. I knew that I wanted something different. I was selling my SV650S and didn't know what I wanted. A friend told me to try the FJ-09, which I had not even thought about (honestly never even heard of). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member hawkeye Posted March 31, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted March 31, 2017 I had considered the C-14 (too heavy, don't tour that often), and Caponord (lack of dealer support). If I'd known it was coming, I'm certain I would've gone with the FZ-10. Add some bags and a windshield and I'd be a happy camper. Still might do it when they start showing up on the "used" market... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fanowater Posted March 31, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted March 31, 2017 Being a huge fan of Triples it would be hard to replace the FJ. My joints can't take Sportbikes anymore and Triumphs 800's aren't sporty enough. Loved my Ducati twins too. Either the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT or the 1290 Adventure S (not available here) or perhaps the Multistrada 950. Not sure I could give up cruise control either. My fully dialed in FJ has spoiled me. 2015 FJ-09 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member martyl Posted March 31, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted March 31, 2017 I looked at many different bikes and if I didn't get the FJ09 a close 2nd. In the,"this is really fun" dept. is the Indian Scout. In the all around practical of what I wanted, it would have been the Kawasaki Versys 1000. I choose wisely. The FJ09 is perfect for me. Fun, nimble,fast, great for just about what I wanted, a road trip bike that I can throw around. I ride solo. If my wife wanted to take trips with me then for all practicality I would have gone with the Versys 1000. Maybe even a Used Honda Goldwing. A Motorcyclist's Church is the open road.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desilva Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I tried sitting on the Versys 1000, but one odd thing kept me from even taking a test ride - the lower part of the engine obstructs easy operation of the right foot brake pedal... . dont know if anyone else felt the same. My next favorite would have been the Yamaha SuperTenere (2014+)... I did test ride it and loved it.. but it was heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted April 1, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2017 Incom T-65 X-wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 @pcwizz let me know if you find a used one with low miles this side of the galaxy... '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted April 1, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2017 @pcwizz let me know if you find a used one with low miles this side of the galaxy...The force is strong with you duhs10, your reply came only seconds after my post......... And when I find what you are looking for, you will feel the disruption in the force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojo Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I was shopping price more than bike and was pretty sure I was going to wind up with a KLR650. I went to the Yamaha shop seriously looking at a Bolt R-Spec. Lucky for me they had sold it the previous night. This shop has a serious overload of past model year new bikes, so I was able to snag the FJ for only a little more than the asking price had been for the Bolt. I had wanted the FJ for a couple of years but didn't think it would fit in my limited budget. Clearance prices and an understanding wife let me take delivery last Wednesday. This thing is light years ahead of the 04 KLR250 I've been on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmason718 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 KTM SuperDuke 1290 GT. My FJ-09 has about 3K miles on it b/c I moved and haven't been able to ride it I'm actually thinking about selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1ros Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 A z1000sx >2014 MY should do the trick. Good for two up riding and touring, reliable, and plenty of power. No silly maintenance and high costs, and i have always had a soft spot for kawasakis. I am actually in the process of searching since using my FJ, which is fully kitted out, everyday in bike theft infested London is a nail biting exercise even with third party fire and theft insurance (not covering the extras!!!!). The FJ will stay in the family, but i am thinking of a gen II FZ1 for some touring, weekend and everyday riding. If anyone has any experience with FZ1s, I would be happy to hear your thoughts (hoping I am not hijacking the thread!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicanuck Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 BMW S1000XR. I like it as its ticks all the same boxes for me and is very similar in type of bike as the fJ09 but just taken to the next level on build quality and gadgets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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