Check out my 2003 Fz1, aka Sapphire [4160x3120]
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Posted Sep 27, 2022, 2:48 PM UTC
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Look fast standing still! Inline four litter bike is 'thrilling for sure. Mine was a K1300R. I finally realized that I do not have enough self control when riding the beast. After a year tormenting my wife (she can see my max speed on an app), before death or worse jail, I switched to big adv and go off road.
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Thanks. She's a thrill ride nearly every time I start it up. She's not even as fast as the R1, but I get a better riding position, a comfortable and cool looking leather seat, and still enough speed to get me into trouble if I let it.
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I have a 2004, I can attest that they are fast enough to beat a 911 turbo s up to 150 from a roll on (with a top box on). Mine is basically stock with a -2 in back.
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I think if I got another 4 cyl bike I’d look at a k1200 or k1300, they look pretty cool. Is the engine being mounted longitudinally feel any different than a standard liter bike? Shaft drive seems like it would be convenient too.
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I know little and my understanding is big engine cyl positions are: lateral V (Harley), longitudinal V (Honda ST/CTX, motoguzzi), longitudinal inline (BMW K, Suzy Bandit, many others), lateral inline (old BMW flying brick), not sure what do you call BMW R engine. I heard/read people swore Honda st has smoother engine. Please do correct me if I'm wrong. I'm no expert but a daily year round rider ( XTZ1200) so I love to learn about anything motorcycle.
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The K bikes are heavy so flicking left and right is not as easy. You have to really lean into a turn or slow down. This may be common for litter bike. My first ever exit on K1300, I almost wipe the guard rail with my helmet. Fortunately I know enough to feather, lean further and not panic. Getting into a straight, easy on the throttle. The power is brutal, but you know how it is. So addictive The shaft add alot of weight but I'm done with chain. For years I rode chain bikes. No more greasing, cleaning, adjusting/checking tension.Just ride it. I heard about recall on some BMW shaft recently. Was lucky I didn't have problem with my K. Make sure you confirm it if you buy one.
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It's a beauty!
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Thanks. The way it sounds and rides leave nothing to regret about getting it.
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I wish there were more half-fairing bikes out there. Looks cool.
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I agree. It's also great to have something to tuck my head behind when I really use the more fun half of the throttle.
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Beautiful Well done my person.
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Love my 2009 fz1 great all around bike. Commute on it daily. Did 400 miles on it in a day earlier this summer. Plenty of fun.
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Rode with a guy in college that had one of these, awesome bike he could wheelie it a few hundred yards and it pulled really hard. The only place I could really ride my 250 with him was in the twistiest.
I love riding twisties even if the smaller bikes get the advantage there. I still get a thrill flicking my bike around in them. And no doubts about how well it pulls. I can't speak for how well it wheelies, as I still rarely do them myself. Its power is undeniable, so much fun, but not to be taken lightly. If you get one yourself, you'll likely be an adrenaline junkie too.