EDIT: I may be one of them.
SDNerd
2013-07-01 21:55:00 UTC
... From this very site: http://www.cyclenews.com/433/21782/Raci ... FZ-09.aspx
EDIT: I may be one of them.
EDIT: I may be one of them.
Crotchrockety
2013-07-01 23:35:00 UTC
For eight grand, I may be one as well.
AGRO!
2013-07-02 01:07:00 UTC
That looks gay!! http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/yam ... las-vegas/
DribbleDuke
2013-07-02 01:16:00 UTC
Very nice. Yamaha looks to have a hit with this one.
I wonder if it will be a motor that gets placed in more frames?
I wonder if it will be a motor that gets placed in more frames?
JohnJJr
2013-07-02 03:57:00 UTC
What's all that SHIAT hangin off the back !!!! are they fooking NUTZ !!!
lc4
2013-07-02 08:59:00 UTC
Thank you but NO thank you
MADDOG53
2013-07-02 09:52:00 UTC
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Mr_Trecolareco
2013-07-02 09:57:00 UTC
Certainly seems to be getting built up to be the next big thing
But
S'not fer me loik
But
S'not fer me loik
ozarkhomie
2013-07-02 09:57:00 UTC
Don't know....it's not really pretty or different
Neither it should be a match for the LC8 engine and WhitePower Suspensions pack.
It may be a better rival for the easy comute with the nc600 from honda and other 800 like bmw etc
It may be the answer for those who want a new bike feeling, but that goes away in a couple of months and memories from the power whellies and easy tipin behaviour from the Superduke won't
Neither it should be a match for the LC8 engine and WhitePower Suspensions pack.
It may be a better rival for the easy comute with the nc600 from honda and other 800 like bmw etc
It may be the answer for those who want a new bike feeling, but that goes away in a couple of months and memories from the power whellies and easy tipin behaviour from the Superduke won't
nampus
2013-07-02 12:30:00 UTC
Wonder what the fit and finish is like...looked at the FZ8 and it was just "cheap"...stamped steel shifter and brake pedals and 60's style rubber foot pegs.
SDNerd
2013-07-02 16:11:00 UTC
No match for the sd if you ask me, but it's good to see yamaha have finally realised, naked bikes like this don't need to weigh 200+ kg dry.
DribbleDuke
2013-07-02 18:47:00 UTC
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Jody
2013-07-03 02:29:00 UTC
I wish the bike were purple and the wheels black.
I have had only threefifths of a handfull of Yamahas. A RD, a YZ, and a FJR and I was well pleased with the build quality of all of them. The FZ line has caused a few doubletakes and the latest "8" has a sharp clean look to it. When purchasing the SD my choices seemed few, I did want the torque curve of a twin or maybe a triple but could not see myself riding the ten thousand rpm qualities of the inline crowd. I see this bike as a splendid example of entering into the naked frey at what amounts to real wage earners ability to buy a ticket. Bikes are still toyz here in the states and this looks a heck of a lot of fun. It wont be in my garage only due to having bought my ticket for this type ride already.
I have had only threefifths of a handfull of Yamahas. A RD, a YZ, and a FJR and I was well pleased with the build quality of all of them. The FZ line has caused a few doubletakes and the latest "8" has a sharp clean look to it. When purchasing the SD my choices seemed few, I did want the torque curve of a twin or maybe a triple but could not see myself riding the ten thousand rpm qualities of the inline crowd. I see this bike as a splendid example of entering into the naked frey at what amounts to real wage earners ability to buy a ticket. Bikes are still toyz here in the states and this looks a heck of a lot of fun. It wont be in my garage only due to having bought my ticket for this type ride already.
fatbob
2013-07-03 08:19:00 UTC
Looks OK but the suspension doesn't appear to be all that. unfortunately most bike manufacturers don't seem to get that some naked bike owners like going on track and stuffing it up the plastic fantastics, never going to do that with budget suspenders
SDNerd
2013-07-03 11:03:00 UTC
bike looks wank IMO
however its difficult to ignore the points nerd makes about easily transferred parts from their sports bikes and upgrade
187kg is still a very heavy bike ( heavier than my s1000) WTF is that all about , its the same weight as an R6 which carries a lot more lumber.
modern bikes are just to heavy
however its difficult to ignore the points nerd makes about easily transferred parts from their sports bikes and upgrade
187kg is still a very heavy bike ( heavier than my s1000) WTF is that all about , its the same weight as an R6 which carries a lot more lumber.
modern bikes are just to heavy
SDNerd
2013-07-03 13:42:00 UTC
When I sell the SD it will be for something completely different, not a cheaper copy of a Super Duke.
MADDOG53
2013-07-03 22:42:00 UTC
Post missing.
SDNerd
2013-09-04 16:22:00 UTC
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MADDOG53
2013-09-04 21:41:00 UTC
Jap CRAP,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,might as well buy "next years " model as the thing will be "better" that this thing,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and the year after still betta,,,,,and then ,,,,,,,,,,DISSCONTINUED
Lowrance
2013-09-04 23:23:00 UTC
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DribbleDuke
2013-09-04 23:48:00 UTC
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Lowrance
2013-09-04 23:54:00 UTC
I think this bike would be perfect for someone looking for a naked sportsbike that was either fairly new to the sport, old and can't fold or...you get the point.
For $7990 you could pop for suspension upgrade, brakes, etc, etc, etc and still be way under the Euro stuff. That motor sounds pretty impressive to boot.
I do like the Euro paint scheme on this thing better than the US stuff. Like the stripe and the clear anodised main frame better than the black ano.
Going to talk my buddy who is great in the dirt and so so on the street/track into buying one of these (upgrade from his CBER600RRRR)...will make a better rider out of him.
Did I mention CHEAP! Sorry, inexpensive.
For $7990 you could pop for suspension upgrade, brakes, etc, etc, etc and still be way under the Euro stuff. That motor sounds pretty impressive to boot.
I do like the Euro paint scheme on this thing better than the US stuff. Like the stripe and the clear anodised main frame better than the black ano.
Going to talk my buddy who is great in the dirt and so so on the street/track into buying one of these (upgrade from his CBER600RRRR)...will make a better rider out of him.
Did I mention CHEAP! Sorry, inexpensive.
Duke4Dirk
2013-09-05 00:38:00 UTC
I sat on a display at Laguna Seca. It was too short. To me the nakeds should be a bit elevated in the seat to help get the relaxed knee angle without sacrificing too much cornering angle.
If nothing touches down on this bike till fifty two degrees it must push the peg height-knee angle past old carpenter bending position. i do see this as a win win for Yamaha. I think they will sell many of these bikes.
MD be nice, not everyone can enter the euro zone.
If nothing touches down on this bike till fifty two degrees it must push the peg height-knee angle past old carpenter bending position. i do see this as a win win for Yamaha. I think they will sell many of these bikes.
MD be nice, not everyone can enter the euro zone.
BassAgent
2013-09-05 06:51:00 UTC
I could see myself getting that as an everyday work commuter
SDNerd
2013-09-06 22:37:00 UTC
LOL - they just added another (3rd) color scheme for the US market - can you guess what it is?
That's right:
ORANGE!
That's right:
ORANGE!
SDNerd
2013-10-23 00:22:00 UTC
Nice article: Guess which is quickest/fastest?