lam.i.am
Junior Member
Wow! Thanks for the replies and comments everyone. I was out of internet range most of the weekend so just following up now.
The main reason I want the R1 is that the deal is pretty solid. I know that eventually I'll move onto the R1 but maybe that time is not now. My insurance isn't outrageous but is more than my FZ6 and XJ600 combined.
A secondary reason I wanted to move to the R1 is I wanted a more sporty looking bike (seriously). I may add the lower fairing and ride the FZ6 for awhile. As someone had mentioned, the bike has plenty of power. I ride solo 90% of the time and its been great. I do notice when the Mrs. is on the back though.
I guess a question that has come out of this discussion is "how streetable would a R1 be" because the majority of my riding is in town. Every other weekend we go for a longer ride. Even though we stop every 30 miles, I am considerably sore. I can't imagine what it'd be like in the more prone position of a SS.
The main reason I want the R1 is that the deal is pretty solid. I know that eventually I'll move onto the R1 but maybe that time is not now. My insurance isn't outrageous but is more than my FZ6 and XJ600 combined.
A secondary reason I wanted to move to the R1 is I wanted a more sporty looking bike (seriously). I may add the lower fairing and ride the FZ6 for awhile. As someone had mentioned, the bike has plenty of power. I ride solo 90% of the time and its been great. I do notice when the Mrs. is on the back though.
I guess a question that has come out of this discussion is "how streetable would a R1 be" because the majority of my riding is in town. Every other weekend we go for a longer ride. Even though we stop every 30 miles, I am considerably sore. I can't imagine what it'd be like in the more prone position of a SS.