tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post7524075458335429482..comments2024-03-16T11:54:08.553+13:00Comments on Bandit Rider: VFR1200TAndrew Thomsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-91706949022867535542010-09-15T17:58:04.948+12:002010-09-15T17:58:04.948+12:00I agree the 'F', although a fantastic bike...I agree the 'F', although a fantastic bike by all accounts is not a replacement for the bird and is definitely not a match for the ZX-14, Hayabusa or the more touring oriented Connie & FJR. The short range completely rules it out as a tourer for me. It is also too expensive - the Concours is cheaper and a superior tourer.<br /><br />This 'T' has a lot more potential for touring assuming it has a bigger tank and better range. Need more info though to really comment. Is it intended to be a competitor to the Connie or maybe the new 1600 beemer? What would be interesting is if it came in at a price close to the Connie...<br /><br />About time Yamaha updated the FJR and Suzuki are long overdue with something similar...<br /><br />Doesn't really matter to me, I'm a long way from trading the Connie - it's only done 56k...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35229604.post-19999995910548808332010-09-15T09:52:30.300+12:002010-09-15T09:52:30.300+12:00Andrew:
When I was looking around for a new bike,...Andrew:<br /><br />When I was looking around for a new bike, the "Blackbird replacement" was a serious early consideration. However, it took forever to arrive so I went for something completely different in the end. Glad I didn't wait. For a "sports tourer", the range is abysmal and it's overpriced. <br /><br />I see that they are now throwing in touring luggage as part of the purchase price in the UK to try and boost sales.<br /><br />The "F" model is not a replacement for the 'bird of course, but I'm still not sure what it's trying to be. I suppose I'm disappointed because I was looking for a continuing competitor to the Hayabusa and the equivalent Kawasaki.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com