That answered my question....I was hoping for a cruise control option on a new FJ 09 that I could install on my 2015.the cruise control and heated grips on the GT model would make it the way to go imo
I'm a girl and I can live with that. The more room one has, the more one tends to pack too much.The electronics and suspension refinements are significant, but 22 liter side cases is pitiful.
I ride in gear, so a couple changes of anything is plenty, plus a bathing suit (seasonally dependent). as I think at my age I can do laundry.Barb - that's impressive, respectfully considering you are a girl.
(I've been a member of the "til death do us part" club for 30 years, I think I've got a pretty good idea what you meant.)
For trips 4 days or longer, I pack 4 changes of clothes (t-shirt, undies, socks), 1 pair of zip offs for bottoms, a pair of walking shoes, and toiletries. If my trip is longer, I wash clothes. Inevitably, wherever I'm going, the temp range will be from 35 - 100 deg F. (that happened at YFO). So add riding gear layers and at least 2 pairs of gloves.
That packs my 31 liter side cases pretty tight. The kitchen goes in the top box. Camping gear in the pillion duff. A 30% reduction in side case capacity is going to be dam near impossible.
This bike will compete with the Versys 1000LT. It's riding position is ergonomically a little more forward than the Kawi. But for touring, other than the cruise control... no comparison IMO. If I find myself at a demo ride event, I'll try it just cause I'm curious.
Am I the only one that wishes Yamaha (and other bike manufacturers) would actually ask seasoned riders what they want? Maybe they do, but if so, I don't think they listen much....
Was it Yamaha or Honda back in the day that had a 400cc shaft drive? I too dislike the chain clean thing....PITADidn't see cruise control, but did see chain drive.
Alas. Perhaps it's not too late ... ?
<edit> I suppose shaft drive requires a larger engine than 900 cc .... although my ancient Yamaha 750 Special had an incredibly smooth shaft drive.
Although I am a really big fan of boobs in my back, hubba, hubba, I wouldn't be two up on a 900cc machine.barb posted: PS. As a previous pillion turned rider, not sure I'd be in a big hurry to be on the back of something smaller and more buzzy than an FJR.
Had little enough boob room sitting on the back then....ack
With the changes being made to the upcoming Tracer 900GT, I have a feeling Yamaha listened or read what people wanted to see in their FJ-09 and it will finally be available.Am I the only one that wishes Yamaha (and other bike manufacturers) would actually ask seasoned riders what they want? Maybe they do, but if so, I don't think they listen much....
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