FZ8-S In store now

[White trash]

I had figured that out James. Small Market Syndrome, I think it's called.

Once one has received the necessary approvals, one is keen to take the demo from one's Friendly Local Yamaha Dealer for a fang, write-up to follow. One notes that one's FLYD has a black nekkid model on his forecourt...

Yummy eh? Stu wont let me anywhere near it for fear of me wheelying the fuck out of it before it's run in. Woe is me.........

[BuzzardNZ]

They're also notorious for "selling" the bike on behalf of the distributor. For instance, have you ever read a reveiw of the SV650S that states "The suspension, front and rear, is woefully under damped and will cause issues as soon as the pace is increased or the road conditions deteriorate. Shame on you Suzki!"

*Disclaimer: This is merely an example, albeit an accurate one. I absoultely love the SV650 and would own one myself in a heartbeat*

I agree with those mags about the SV suspension, both 650 and 1000 are pretty damn budget in that area.