Would it be a waste to have both an FZ1 and FJR1300?

[falconati]

I was on the FJROWNERS.com board and there were several members that had both bikes, not that unusual.

I read that as 'FROWNERS.com'  

I guess I'd be frowning if I had one of those too  

[saddletramp]

As you can see in my avatar... I owned both an FJR1300 & an FZ1 for about three years.  A divorce involving a vintictive ex-wife ended that program...but enough of that!

I found the FZ1 to be a hoot when I wanted to go out & unwind by myself.  It seemed like a light rocket compared to the FJR.  When I attached a slightly larger windscreen & some tourmaster saddlebags, It made a damned nice sport-touring bike.  I rode it on a 1,300 mile trip in four days & was very comfortable...even with the stock seat.  The FJR is by far a better sport tourer.  With lockable saddlebags & adjustable windshield it's a hard one to beat.

I still have my FJR but there are days when I miss my bumblebee, she-devil FZ1!  One can never own too many bike!

[BPFowler]

everyone should have a fizzy and a feejer

[nanbil]

I found the FZ1 to be a hoot when I wanted to go out & unwind by myself.  It seemed like a light rocket compared to the FJR.  When I attached a slightly larger windscreen & some tourmaster saddlebags, It made a damned nice sport-touring bike.  I rode it on a 1,300 mile trip in four days & was very comfortable...even with the stock seat.  The FJR is by far a better sport tourer.  With lockable saddlebags & adjustable windshield it's a hard one to beat.

I'm thinking that the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 will satisfy both needs with more panache (and a little cheeper too) than having both an FZ1 and FJR1300; plus one doesn't have to go home and trade motorcycles when one's riding mood changes.  

[rfulcher]

I have and FJR and a Wee-Strom they are different enough that I use both equally. The FJR for long trips and bad weather, cold or wet. I use the strom for everyday local rides and for long rides yea when the weather is hot.

[BPFowler]

Fizzy (gen 1) Fun Fun Fun Just the 2nd most fun bike I have ever owned. But probably the best do most anything road bike.  
Feejer Just the most enjoyable bike I have ever owned.

[Gohot229]

I can't tell you about thr FJ, but I can tell you about the FZ1. I have an 05 FZ and it is the most effortless bike I'v ever thrown a leg over, it flat out rips, and gets fairly good mileage if you tame your right wrist a bit. After all it is a varient of the R1, and you can tell the lineage once you twist the go handle. As for smoothness and comfort, the stock seat could benefit from a Corbin with a backrest model seat. But the stocker is actually under-rated, it was comfortable all the time I was in it. You do find yourself experaminting with positioning now and again, but not by nessesity really, rather on a long streach with nothing to do but drone along. It is absolutly smooth and easy to navigate with in slow speed or if you wick it up. As far as hard luggage, theres a couple that do a nice job, and the available different softbags and such actually look good on the bike as well as ride well. There-in lies somewhat of an advantage, in that you can remove it all, have no panniers, and go sport riding, and not too many pure sport bikes will give you any contest. Setting upright does have its limitations though, and when you get on the sidewall of the tire as in sport mode the steering and setting upright brings with it some limitations both in feel and control. But to change the bars to lower stuff would be detremental, in my opinion. It has been rightly called the 'Gentelmans Sport Bike'

[SVTNate]

We've gotten some details/rumors/lies about the next-gen FZ1 since I created this thread.  Cross-plan crank motor, possibly sharing the front end look of the current R1, which I really like.  If it's as comfortable as the current FZ1 or even close to it, I'll have to re-evaluate my '09 FJR at that point, because while I love my FJR I just don't have time for long trips like I'd hoped.  I rarely feel the need to adjust the windscreen, and I rarely use the side cases.  I think a lighter weight bike with a tail bag would work fine for 90% of my riding, and the next-gen FZ1 is the bike I'm eagerly awaiting.  The FJR is really a great bike, but I'd like to go a bit more "sport" and a bit less "touring" based on the riding I'm doing most of the time if I find the right bike.

The Multi 1200... why oh why does it have to be ugly?  I can't drop 15-20 grand on a bike that I don't want to look at, sorry but that's the truth.  It's pretty much got everything else going for it - comfort, brakes, power, weight, and the sound of that twin!  Not to mention the reasonable service intervals.  I will follow the Multi 1200 release and subsequent owner feedback with great interest, because if I can learn to love the look, it's got a lot going for it (on paper anyway).

[Scottyfizz]

I've had both bikes. I'd love to have my FZ1 back too. While the fz is not a hardcore sportbike it was good enough for me to go fast. I bought my FJR thinking the wife and I would tour 2 up and travel. I spent some money farkleing out the FJR for the wifes comfort. Alas she wants her own bike to ride now.
But,to answer your question. No doubt. I'd have both bikes if I could. At the same time. Sometimes I want to go/somewhat fast alone(FZ1) and then I want to go fast  2 up FJR. Make sense?

Anyone wanna buy my FJR? It's got a Russell seat! I'll gladly go back to a pre06FZ. And then get the wife something.

So. I'd say if you want to ride alone the FZ1 is the shit. 2up? The FJR kicks'ass.  Meh.  

[deacon51]

wow... don't say that.  I have a '03 Bee and looking to get a FJR to add to the stable.  I want the FJR for two-up touring, which is something my wife has never shown any interest in doing.  Still, I have a "If I buy it, she will ride." dream with the FJR.  

In my case though, the FZ isn't going anyplace.  It is, and all ways will be, my day tripper / back road blaster.

[steve.ski]

Different bikes for different purposes, if you can have both why not?

Would it be a waste to have both Marissa Miller and Salma Hayek?

 

[dduck]

You don't like R1 riding position; go with FZ1; you will not be disappointed.  You could always sell one later if you don't use it.  
Personally I would like to have my FZ; a cruiser; and a 600 CC track bike but I'm married.  

[MisterSmooth]

XLR8 had both of these bikes, I believe both at the same time.  So he'd have useful information.

Surprised he hasn't posted up in this thread.  X-man, you out there?  

[JGreb]

I have an FJR and a KTM super Duke.

IMO if you could only have two bikes they should be completely different worlds. 75 degree V twin  KTM vs. I4 on the FJR. Fairing vs. no fairing, touring vs sport, etc.

I think it would be a waste to have two I4 bikes made by the same manufacturer, but two bikes is always better than one so YMMV.

[MisterSmooth]

IMO if you could only have two bikes they should be completely different worlds. 75 degree V twin  KTM vs. I4 on the FJR. Fairing vs. no fairing, touring vs sport, etc.

I think it would be a waste to have two I4 bikes made by the same manufacturer, but two bikes is always better than one so YMMV.

Yeah, I used to think that way, too.  Matter of fact, I still do but somehow wound up with two Rotax V-twins with chain drive.  It is true that riding the vintage Mille R and the "new" Tuono back to back it's an amazing how different they are.

I could see how riding the FZ1 and FJR back to back would sort of be the same deal.  Two bikes with the same DNA but very different experiences.