Re: be caught dead on one (F650)

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On Apr 22, 2004, at 19:43, James H. Nazarian, Ph.D. wrote:

> The feeling of F650 "gutlessness" is the toughest thing for a boxer 
> rider to
> get accustomed to. They simply do NOT have the torque of even an 
> airhead
> boxer, but fall way short of an oilhead.


Why should one get accustomed to that?

>
> All that aside, they are an inexpensive, good handling, safe, 
> adequately
> powered,  comfortable, reliable, full size, economical to operate bike 
> with
> good brakes. Unlike many other bikes in this class, the F650 is a bike 
> you
> can really use for long dual sport rides with full luggage or two up 
> riding.
>
>

They may be inexpensive to operate, but, buying a new one requires a 
sizable entry fee. $8300 for 50 HP??? That is not something I want to 
ride two-up on. If you are getting it used, then the price is more 
realistic. I have never been a fan of thumpers so I am biased against 
the F650 for that reason alone.


Robert

04 Yamaha FZ6

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