Was thinking about switching up to an FZ8. Sort of a hassle to sell your bike, even if you own it and are current on inspection. Maybe it is just past experiences talking, though. Any forum members here move to the 8? Any input would be appreciated.
Have you considered the FZ1? To me the big difference would be gas mileage and if they are not that far apart in MPG I would consider the FZ1. Probably not much different with insurance either.
In my opinion, the FZ8 is an FZ1 with a smaller motor. From what I have seen you are getting a liter size bike without the ass to back it up. Its kind of a cop out since its not really a replacement for the FZ6, I think Yamaha just ended up with a watered down FZ1. I would personally just go for the 1. I should mention that I have ridden neither.
the fz8's riding position is like the fz6. the fz1 has a more sporty position, which kinda forced me to buy something different.
The FZ8 is best of both worlds, great smooth engine, with a little more torque where the fz6 sometimes lacked, in the lower rpm regions. Nice comfortable riding position, and the bike looks great. I owned a fz6 and fz1, chose the fz1 over the fz8 because of the power, which was a very bad decission on my part.
One more reason to get 1 instead of 8.. this is only applicable if you don't mind a used bike: it's WAY cheaper! 8s have not been out long enough to get a really good deal on just yet. I picked up my 07 FZ1 in mint condition with 8k miles on it for $5k .. my insurance cost is the same as it was on FZ6
And if you liked naked look, you can always do that with FZ1
One more reason to get 1 instead of 8.. this is only applicable if you don't mind a used bike: it's WAY cheaper! 8s have not been out long enough to get a really good deal on just yet. I picked up my 07 FZ1 in mint condition with 8k miles on it for $5k .. my insurance cost is the same as it was on FZ6
And if you liked naked look, you can always do that with FZ1