FZ1N vs 900 Hornet

[zeocen]

Well I would agree that the Hornet is not in the same league as the FZ1, that is quite a bike.

However I can also see where the extreme fondness for the Hornet comes from, from the owners. So much so that in their eyes they are probably so suited to the ergonomics of the Hornet that it could well feel that the bike is better than the newer, sometimes anorexic higher spec naked bikes.

For example I felt most at home on a ZZR1100, than a ZX-10, which was light years ahead in technology and handling, the ZZR just fit me like a glove and I had a better time on it, so in my eyes I rate it higher. I couldn't argue that any bike is crap because no matter what I think there is someone out there that is riding the crap bike and would love nothing more than to continue riding it, even if there are better spec bikes out there.

Sorry, not very coherant this morning, very glass-eyed!

[AllanB]

much like AllanB thinking the hornet is in the same class as a Fazer.

Ah - now that I did not state, and I certainly don't have delusions of by Hornet being the best motorcycle ever made. My comment relates to whether or not the individual purchaser believes for their situation the extra $4,000 plus on the Fazer is worth it or affordable.

The best bet is to get out and ride the Fazer, if it's what you are after go for it.

Given a lotto win I'd have a small fleet of bikes in the shed.