thumper Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hi all. I currently own a Triumph Tiger 1050. Although I love it, it's a big beast for a small guy like me so I'm very interested to see if the FJ will be a sort of compact version with less weight and bulk but comparable comfort and performance. The Tiger's a hard act to follow but the FJ may be just what I need. FJ is apparently a bit taller than FZ so I may want to lower it a tad but aside from that it looks really promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have taken my FZ-09 on some dirtroads and it did ok because it is so light. The FJ-09 will have better suspension but still end up pretty damn light. Yamaha FZ-10 Forum Yamaha FZ-07 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Evidently FZ & FJ share same suspension. http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/compare.php?model=4565&group=MC&catId=79 Certainly looks that way. With the FJ's extra 50 pounds, maybe instead of upgrading shock to that of a ZX6RR, we can use one from Hayabusa. In my case the FJ will also be getting luggage and mounting hardware. D'ya think the 'busa shock will be too much? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjHPsvPWK5eycHNfdmNremNfVjFCRmN5a3VsOXo4Qnc#gid=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
407guy Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 What makes it a "big beast"? The seat height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabefzr6 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 My Tiger 1050 has always felt a bit heavy to me, especially up high. I notice it when lifting it from the side stand and pushing it around the garage. It looks like the FJ09 will be about 40 lb. lighter than a stock Tiger 1050. 2008 Street Triple G 2015 FJ-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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