Older versus newer street bikes

[pdxfj]

The 92 (750 CC) was a capable VFR but it was carbureted.  The Quintessential VFR, in my humble opinion, was the ~98 or 99 800CC.  They have Fuel Injection, and was before Honda decided to introduce VTEC to it.  The latest 1200CC VFR is ugly, and is too far afield from what a VFR is to me -plus it's $16K -$17.5K for a new one -a bit pricey for my tastes. 
Dan

The 98-99 VFR 800 are my favorite years as well.  Last gasp of the wonderful sounding gear driven cams. 

[yamaha fj rider]

FZ1 would look good next to the FJ then the cafe bike...

I think the FZ and FJ are too close in purpose/capability.  Try a supermotard maybe...

Frank

I do think that that the FZ1 is the modern version of our FJ's. I never understood why Yamaha stopped putting effort into FJ. It would have been so easy for them to put a seventeen inch rear wheel, three and a half inch front wheel, better shock and forks. Guess it was the time of the sport bike and the FJ was yesterdays news.

Kurt     

[fj11.5]

Imo the fjr failed to capture what the fj has,and just dousnt look right, no matter what extra gizmo,s they have, the xjr and fz1 are much closer to the fj,s excellence,  , sorry baldy but I just don't like the fjr,s , too much like a goldwing

[Vsekvsek]

Imo the fjr failed to capture what the fj has,and just dousnt look right, no matter what extra gizmo,s they have, the xjr and fz1 are much closer to the fj,s excellence,  , sorry baldy but I just don't like the fjr,s , too much like a goldwing

I agree. Guy i bought fj from bought a concourse1400. He swears its a god bike and is way way better than an fj. Just seems like a fancy goldwing if you ask me. Fj seems like a nice blend of sport and touring. Not to much of oneor the other.

[baldy3853]

Imo the fjr failed to capture what the fj has,and just dousnt look right, no matter what extra gizmo,s they have, the xjr and fz1 are much closer to the fj,s excellence,  , sorry baldy but I just don't like the fjr,s , too much like a goldwing

Nothing like a gold wing...... its actually an FJ but water cooled, fuel injected and most important its SHAFT DRIVE no frigging chain to worry about, and exactly the same weight as the FJ.
Now I seen both these bikes ridden far harder then I'll even attempt and its not how fast the bike will go its the rider, you can be on the fastest bike there is but if you ride like sh@@ everybody will past you!

Me I like my FJR at home its fast enough for me doubles quite well, but I also like coming over too the US and riding my FJ, reminds me when I get home I've actually improved I'm now a greenie, no wastage in air filters, oil filters, only ever changed the plugs 3 times and I have 105000 on the clock 
aldy

[fj11.5]

,Your right about the riding part, I easily  kept up with an st1100 in the twisties on my very pretty cb250n, thought I was doing marvelous till I found out from the other half a dozen blokes on the ride the guy couldn't ride to save himself and was probably holding me up  would scream out of site on the straights    the other guys used to keep pace and leave him a safe distance behind because he was dangerous,, I think its mainly the look of the fjr that I don't like,  I'm sure they are a brilliant bike, just not for me 

[fintip]

Yeah, I'm sure the FJR is fine if that's your cup of tea. I don't want a shaft drive, though, and I like my carbs. And like effie's driver said, it just looks too much like a sporty goldwing.

It's interesting, actually--the FJ divides between two kinds of riders, sport and touring. Fitting, then, that its engine went two directions: XJR and FJR.

By the way, I finally installed that seat latch you mailed to me--brilliant. So glad to have it. When I broke it, I figured I'd never get around to replacing it. Amazing how something so small can bring so much joy.

(And please, if that's something someone's girlfriend here once said, keep it to yourself, yeah?  )

[rktmanfj]

It's interesting, actually--the FJ divides between two kinds of riders, sport and touring. Fitting, then, that its engine went two directions: XJR and FJR.

The FJR has a different engine... I'm not sure, but doubtful if it shares any parts at all with the FJ.

[fintip]

Oh, I had no idea. I always assumed that since Doc worked on them and Randy supplied parts for them, they must be related.

I guess they took the name one direction and the engine the other.

[rktmanfj]

That's pretty much it.

The FJR is FI, water-cooled, etc... modern.

[JPaganel]

The FJR is FI, water-cooled, etc... modern.

Dunno, I wouldn't necessarily say that water cooling is a sign of modernity. FI, on the other hand...

[oldktmdude]

It's interesting, actually--the FJ divides between two kinds of riders, sport and touring. Fitting, then, that its engine went two directions: XJR and FJR.

The FJR has a different engine... I'm not sure, but doubtful if it shares any parts at all with the FJ.

The only parts that come to mind are the clutch diaphragm spring and maybe other clutch components. Front brake and clutch m/cylinders are other FJR parts that are fairly common on FJ's, due to a condition called moditus.    Pete.

[sean91fj]

Hi,

In my opinion i think just ride whatever fits in budget and makes you happy !

I have just purchased my FJ, went for a ride yesterday and loved it, so stoked !!

I have had a fair few bikes both old and new but prefer the older ones, i like to be different and not be one of the new crowd parked at the cafe or wherever.

The only issue i had yesterday was slightly sore ears from the freeway (which the general warned me of).

The FJ has won me over ! 

[ribbert]

The only issue i had yesterday was slightly sore ears from the freeway (which the general warned me of).

The FJ has won me over ! 

Sean, I have the same model (and screen)

Engine mount fix and ear plugs and you can cruise all day at any speed in complete comfort.

You'll notice if you stand on the pegs how acceptable the wind noise is. Some go for smaller screens to keep their head in clean air. However, I like the protection of that screen and use earplugs at open road speeds. Other than the buffeting, those screens offer pretty good protection from wind and rain and you're not holding your head against the wind.

[Zwartie]

"The only issue i had yesterday was slightly sore ears from the freeway (which the general warned me of)."

The FJ has won me over ! 

Two words - EAR PLUGS. Unless I'm going for a 10 minute ride in town, I always ride with ear plugs. Hearing loss is a gradual process. Riding for extended periods at freeway speeds WILL result in hearing loss. I just got fitted for a custom set of ear plugs/buds that I'm going to use on the trek to Alaska. http://www.protectear.com/all-sport/ Will post my thoughts / feedback once I've gotten some miles on them.

Zwartie