Which of these inline fours would you get?

loco rider · 03-20-2013, 06:53 PM

Thinking about getting one of these inline fours. Which would you get? Vote your choice and if you feel like it, tell us why. Thanks!

PhilB · 03-20-2013, 07:14 PM

I haven't ridden a 919. But I've ridden the other three, and the Z1000 was by far the best of the bunch.

PhilB

Gham · 03-20-2013, 07:46 PM

Honestly,I haven't heard a bad word about any of your choices,I would just try and sit on each one and see what "feels" best.I have had bikes that would fly and handle great,that being said,they just didn't "feel right".It's so subjective it"s almost unexplainable.

ramon · 03-20-2013, 07:50 PM

FZ1 in a heartbeat!

GSAragazzi · 03-20-2013, 08:01 PM

No questions, great engine and geometry but it has to be in this color combo:

ken robert · 03-20-2013, 08:04 PM

I have the FZ1, an 06 shift red with 19k on it. I also had the 919, asphalt color. The 919 was easier to jump on, not as much weight I think.Both very smooth and very fast. But the FZ1 just seems so solid at any speed. No trouble with either, no fixes at all needed.

joexr · 03-20-2013, 08:16 PM

How about the FZ8?

Jim K. · 03-20-2013, 08:35 PM

Honda fit & finish edge out the others by a hair, especially where wheelbase & weight come in. That said, there are very few bikes that can compare with the evergreen Bandit in terms of "bang for the buck". It's quite possible that the thousands saved by going Bandito could turn it into the clear winner. The latest 1250 FA can be found for <$10,000! Some front & rear suspension work, a pipe, maybe pads & SS hoses for the front brakes? The Bandit has been around for ages. It's proven reliable & there's a ton of after-market out there to solve any niggles.

EastBoundAndDown · 03-20-2013, 09:01 PM

I vote Bandit 1200.... much cheaper than the others. I love air cooling.

Otherwise, this poll is a bit strange.

If performance is what your after, go with the Z1000.

wrecked'em · 03-20-2013, 09:08 PM

zrx 1200

gashog · 03-20-2013, 09:11 PM

I have both the 919 and the 1250 gsx fa. I am sure I would like any of the four and like the two that I have almost equally, but if forced to choose, would pick the suzuki.

Randy · 03-20-2013, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSAragazzi

No questions, great engine and geometry but it has to be in this color combo:

Not a fan of inline 4's but that is a nice looking bike! Too bad they don't come looking like that from Yamaha.

JerryH · 03-20-2013, 09:50 PM

The Bandit. It is the fastest, and has the most upright riding position. It's also best for touring. If you want a track bike, the FZ1.

Scrivens · 03-20-2013, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryH

The Bandit. It is the fastest, and has the most upright riding position. It's also best for touring.

The Bandit has a higher top speed, is a tad slower in acceleration, has higher/more rearward pegs and more lean towards the bars and I hated touring on it. I put 16,000km on mine in 6 months touring and then got rid of it as it was the most uncomfortable bike I've ever owned. YMMV. It is also heavy and pillions hate it. I have a 919 as well - much lighter, powerful enough, good for pillions and a lot more comfortable.

The other two well worth looking at are the original 1200 Bandit and the Yamaha FZ1000 - both are very good bikes and bargains in the used market.

nbsdave · 03-21-2013, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastBoundAndDown

I vote Bandit 1200.... much cheaper than the others. I love air cooling.

Otherwise, this poll is a bit strange.

If performance is what your after, go with the Z1000.

Bandits and the newer GSX1250FA's are excellent values, incredibly smooth and strong.
Add decent luggage and you have a very nice touring machine.
The older ones (1200's) are air-cooled. The newer ones are not.

View Results: Which of these inline fours would you get?
Bandit 1200/1250	33	26.83%
FZ1	41	33.33%
Z1000	29	23.58%
919 (Hornet)	20	16.26%
Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

03-20-2013, 06:53 PM	#1
loco rider ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco Oddometer: 80	Which of these inline fours would you get? Thinking about getting one of these inline fours. Which would you get? Vote your choice and if you feel like it, tell us why. Thanks!

03-20-2013, 07:14 PM	#2
PhilB Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: New Hampshire Oddometer: 1,228	I haven't ridden a 919. But I've ridden the other three, and the Z1000 was by far the best of the bunch. PhilB __________________ 1993 Ducati M900 Monster "Patina" (207,000 miles, so far) -- 1995 Ducati M900 (wife's bike) -- 1972 Honda CB450 (daughter's bike) -- 1979 Vespa P200 (daughter's scoot) -- 1967 Alfa Romeo GT Jr. (1300cc) -- 1964 Vespa GS160 (160cc 2-stroke) -- 1962 Maicoletta scooter (275cc 2-stroke) -- 1960 Heinkel Tourist 103A1 scooter "Elroy" (175cc 4-stroke)

03-20-2013, 07:46 PM	#3
Gham Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Hills,MI. Oddometer: 747	Honestly,I haven't heard a bad word about any of your choices,I would just try and sit on each one and see what "feels" best.I have had bikes that would fly and handle great,that being said,they just didn't "feel right".It's so subjective it"s almost unexplainable. __________________ It's ok,I planned on this happening

03-20-2013, 07:50 PM	#4
ramon weezin' the juice! Joined: Sep 2002 Location: California Oddometer: 1,022	FZ1 in a heartbeat! __________________ "...if you don't like the price then move on because I don't give a shit...it's my bike and I will sell it for whatever I want." Craigslist SF posting

03-20-2013, 08:01 PM	#5
GSAragazzi Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: The Purgatory of Suburbia Oddometer: 441	Fz1 No questions, great engine and geometry but it has to be in this color combo: __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

03-20-2013, 08:04 PM	#6
ken robert Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 13	I have the FZ1, an 06 shift red with 19k on it. I also had the 919, asphalt color. The 919 was easier to jump on, not as much weight I think.Both very smooth and very fast. But the FZ1 just seems so solid at any speed. No trouble with either, no fixes at all needed.

03-20-2013, 08:16 PM	#7
joexr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Dunedin ,Florida Oddometer: 753	How about the FZ8?

03-20-2013, 08:35 PM	#8
Jim K. Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, Ct. Oddometer: 396	Honda fit & finish edge out the others by a hair, especially where wheelbase & weight come in. That said, there are very few bikes that can compare with the evergreen Bandit in terms of "bang for the buck". It's quite possible that the thousands saved by going Bandito could turn it into the clear winner. The latest 1250 FA can be found for <$10,000! Some front & rear suspension work, a pipe, maybe pads & SS hoses for the front brakes? The Bandit has been around for ages. It's proven reliable & there's a ton of after-market out there to solve any niggles.

03-20-2013, 09:01 PM	#9
EastBoundAndDown Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Walden, NY Oddometer: 401	I vote Bandit 1200.... much cheaper than the others. I love air cooling. Otherwise, this poll is a bit strange. If performance is what your after, go with the Z1000. __________________ "And if my thought-dreams could been seen They'd probably put my head in a guillotine But it's alright, Ma, it's life, and life only." KTM200, DR350SE, Concours 1000

03-20-2013, 09:08 PM	#10
wrecked'em satisfied enzyte user Joined: Jun 2008 Location: n.o. la. Oddometer: 404	zrx 1200 __________________ tiger 1050

03-20-2013, 09:11 PM	#11
gashog Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 26	I have both the 919 and the 1250 gsx fa. I am sure I would like any of the four and like the two that I have almost equally, but if forced to choose, would pick the suzuki.

03-20-2013, 09:50 PM	#13
JerryH Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,675	The Bandit. It is the fastest, and has the most upright riding position. It's also best for touring. If you want a track bike, the FZ1. __________________ "I refuse to give up the thrill of living for the relative safety of existing" Nick Ienatsch "Life is not a race. Don't treat it as such. If you don't believe me, just have a look at the finish line"

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