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I haven't been on an FJR for more than say, 3 miles, but even *I* think there's too many gears. 1st and 2nd are nearly the same gear, so it feels. According to this: https://www.fjr1300.info/FJR-gears.xls It bears that out. 1.) I don't need to go to 150 mph. (no need for a 5th gear to get 20...

My dear.... they just f**kin' weave around wrecked cars in LA?! There's no stopping, hazards, getting out to help?! Nothing?

https://www.motorcycledaily.com/19july07_20...cours14_pt2.htm I realize that some of the site's ad dollars come from Kawasaki, so that might make the reviewer a bit nicer than he needs to be. However, this line right here, says something: "Kawasaki has hit a home run. Frankly, this is one of...

https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/har...dels-59959.html Delphi did the ABS.

I didn't ride one, but I did sit on one. Some reviews pegged it as for taller riders, but my 5'8" sat on it maybe an inch higher than it would have on an FJR... it wasn't like I was on my tippy-toes, as described on motorcycledaily.com

"Wait, they make bikes without chrome?!" They ask. :) I grew-up in Rapid City, SD. I still visit pretty often. (I don't own an FJR, yet I feel the need to stay tight with South Dakota people. )

The vstrom 650 is based off of the SV 650's engine, which is deemed by some as the "all-time greatest starter bike ever." It's not going to foster silly speed-related mistakes, but it has enough to make it interesting once you get experience. Add ABS to the brakes, and those unexpected skids...