I have had my 2015 FJ for little over a year now, picked it up for $6500 with less than 6500 miles. I’ve always been a fan of these bikes, was happy to get such a great bike at a great price! Heading out on a 8 day road trip March 2, can’t wait!! Nice ride my friend!
I was surprised when you scored one of these right after the test of mine. The pipe really isn't that loud. Not bad. This bike really IS a deal used. That engine is stellar. It's one that every biker needs to sample. The colors are really great this year, good we got that rain.
Interesting how that worked out. Yeah, the pipe isn't obnoxious at all and throttle response is linear. I think yours might be quicker with the ECU flash. Amazing colors this year!
Great video! If you could only have one bike in the garage would it be this FJ or the Versys 1000? Seems like the FJ might be more fun, can’t beat that triple engine, but maybe the Versys is a better all rounder?
The FJ is more fun, lighter and more nimble but the Versys is faster, has better wind protection, long-distance comfort, etc. Both are great bikes and it would be a tough decision if I had to choose!
Im thinking of getting one of these to upgrade from my 2009 Yamaha FZ6. I would keep the FZ6, but Im honestly tired of special ordering everything just to get basic OEM parts for the bike. No place carries stuff for it anymore so if something basic goes wrong, the bike ends up being out of action for months until I get parts from the manufacturer.
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 It stinks that the supply chain has been destroyed so badly. It was very easy to get parts for old bikes a year or two before 2020. Damn shame.
I worked as a motorcycle dealer for 10+ years and have been able to own and experience many, many motorcycles. No particular reason I sold it - just how I made a living. My selling a bike has no bearing on how much I like it.
I sold a Tiger 800 because I was getting annoyed by the tall weight. How do these compare? Oh, and do the roads in my video look familiar? 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0Nh68i3XO-8.html
The FJ is very light weight. I have ridden the Tiger 800 and found it tall, heavy and underpowered. The FJ will wheelie on command - very entertaining! Not an off-road bike though.
