xnay
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My baby is in the shop right now after I was hit by a taxi on the way to work last week. Yesterday was I holiday so I got a loaner from the shop and went on a day trip with some buddies. It was a nice mix of high speed highways and twisties, and even sicker mountain switchbacks. The shop only has sport bikes, so I ended up with a CBR1000. That was my first go on that bike and although the speed and cornering were great, the ergonomics and feel of the bike were lacking. The bike is set up pretty stiff and it is a rental, so it's been ridden hard by various people. After a day of riding, my wrist, back, and knees were killing.
Part way through the trip, I traded bikes with my buddy so he could have a go on it. He also said it was a pretty uncompromising beast. I rode his Aprilla Shiver (naked bike) and I had forgotten how upright the seating style is on that bike. It's like riding a horse with a western saddle.
Needless to say, I think the FZ6 strikes the perfect balance between a cruiser and a full-on sport bike. And, even when compared to other naked bikes, I think it superior. Maybe I'm a bit jaded or playing favorites because it's the girl I know. Regardless, I stand by my judgment. I can't wait to get her back.
Part way through the trip, I traded bikes with my buddy so he could have a go on it. He also said it was a pretty uncompromising beast. I rode his Aprilla Shiver (naked bike) and I had forgotten how upright the seating style is on that bike. It's like riding a horse with a western saddle.
Needless to say, I think the FZ6 strikes the perfect balance between a cruiser and a full-on sport bike. And, even when compared to other naked bikes, I think it superior. Maybe I'm a bit jaded or playing favorites because it's the girl I know. Regardless, I stand by my judgment. I can't wait to get her back.
