2015 Yamaha FZ-07 and FZ-09

[jparker7]

Looking at picking one of these up. Anyone have opinions on either.  Leaning a little towards the fz-07 just because its a little commuter oriented and I can't find a ad review on it.  Any opinions on either.  Its really between these two and will buy one new. 

[90FC]

I've seen a some of reviews on them and both are a bargain, you couldn't go wrong with either.

You'd buy the fz09 over the fz07 because of the extra power and when I say extra power I mean a shit load. It has about the same power to weight ratio as a 600 Supersport, but a ton more torque.

The fz07 has it's has it's benefits too. It gets almost 60mpg,  a little lighter/smaller, and a more upright riding position. It's still no slouch on power either, about 75hp/50tq.

Both bikes are under sprung. If you are planning on doing anything more then commuting/sprinted riding, you will be looking to upgrade it.

If you're doing a lot of highway commuting, get the fz09. If you're doing a lot of in-town commuting get the fz07.

That's my 2 cents.

Me personally would buy the fz09 in a heartbeat!

[jparker7]

I've seen a some of reviews on them and both are a bargain, you couldn't go wrong with either.

You'd buy the fz09 over the fz07 because of the extra power and when I say extra power I mean a shit load. It has about the same power to weight ratio as a 600 Supersport, but a ton more torque.

The fz07 has it's has it's benefits too. It gets almost 60mpg,  a little lighter/smaller, and a more upright riding position. It's still no slouch on power either, about 75hp/50tq.

Both bikes are under sprung. If you are planning on doing anything more then commuting/sprinted riding, you will be looking to upgrade it.

If you're doing a lot of highway commuting, get the fz09. If you're doing a lot of in-town commuting get the fz07.

That's my 2 cents.

Me personally would buy the fz09 in a heartbeat!

Ive read reviews and watched videos too.  Did you come to your opinion from that or did you ride one of them?  I've been on Lots of dirt bikes owned a 05 gsxr 750 and have ridden an R1.  I don't think I will ever out grow the fz-09 suspension but I don't want to buy a bigger bike than I need nor pay the premium insurance rate for the bigger cc engine.

[90FC]

I haven't had the chance to ride either of them unfortunately.  I went into the local dealer wanting to test ride an fz09, but their insurance company won't let them test ride sportbikes (lame). I haven't gotten around to finding somewhere else that would.

I currently have a 06 zx6r and am looking for something more 2up friendly. The fz09 fits the ticket, but so far I haven't been successful at convincing my wife. She wants a cruiser...

You know Pete(he has a black fd and was at sns14)? I think he's got an fz09, he would be someone to talk to, but he's not on the forum much.

[jparker7]

Him and his Dad both have them.  They say get the 09 too but have never rode an 07  They said I would like it but didn't really say much about how they liked it.   I've read some people saying neither the fz07 or the fz09 are very suited for 2 up riding.  That's something I do not want to do anyway.  My wife wants no part in it and if I ride two up my buddy will want too and I hate his wife with a passion. 

[90FC]

That's something I do not want to do anyway.  My wife wants no part in it and if I ride two up my buddy will want too and I hate his wife with a passion. 

Lolz!

I've read mixed things about 2up on the fz09, some people are fine, some hate it, but anything is better then a Supersport.

Sounds like going and test riding some bikes is in you future.

[jparker7]

yeah but that aint gonna happen.  Im just gonna have to buy one and live with my choice.