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FJR 1300 Comparison To Sports Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="Sagebrush" data-source="post: 500124" data-attributes="member: 15544"><p>Sometimes I want more power and less weight, then I tweak the tall wind screen move my feet to the highway pegs and remember why I love the FJR. It can haul the gear, has good weather protection, shaft drive, lots of aftermarket stuff for touring, ABS for those wet days, good fuel range for those long days and I actually fit on the bike at 6'-4". If you want to tour and do some miles it is hard to beat the FJR if you want a shafty. My buddies ride VFR's and they don't like a long day in the saddle as much.. 500 miles is easy to do on the big ST's and most people can do much more day after day. Its the right tool for the touring rider who likes to carve sometimes and rides in all weather.</p><p></p><p>Want more sport? If I had the money it would be the K1200S BMW but, I would miss the electric screen and wind protection. When I came off the Honda ST, I missed the quite ride. Then I got a CalSci XL, all is well again. Not as good in the rain as the Honda but, the added performance, handling and quick oil changes make up for it.</p><p></p><p>If I was smaller the Sprint ST with the factory bags would work too. That is a very nice looking package for weekend rides. A good VFR alternative.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sagebrush, post: 500124, member: 15544"] Sometimes I want more power and less weight, then I tweak the tall wind screen move my feet to the highway pegs and remember why I love the FJR. It can haul the gear, has good weather protection, shaft drive, lots of aftermarket stuff for touring, ABS for those wet days, good fuel range for those long days and I actually fit on the bike at 6'-4". If you want to tour and do some miles it is hard to beat the FJR if you want a shafty. My buddies ride VFR's and they don't like a long day in the saddle as much.. 500 miles is easy to do on the big ST's and most people can do much more day after day. Its the right tool for the touring rider who likes to carve sometimes and rides in all weather. Want more sport? If I had the money it would be the K1200S BMW but, I would miss the electric screen and wind protection. When I came off the Honda ST, I missed the quite ride. Then I got a CalSci XL, all is well again. Not as good in the rain as the Honda but, the added performance, handling and quick oil changes make up for it. If I was smaller the Sprint ST with the factory bags would work too. That is a very nice looking package for weekend rides. A good VFR alternative. [/QUOTE]
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