2015 Yamaha FJ-09 ● 2014 Ducati Hyperstrada ● 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XRx New year, New bike. Let me know what do you think about those options.
Seriously? I prefer the KTM Adventure 1290 or the Tiger Explorer, but that is another category... $$$
I prefer Honda GoldWing or BMW K1600 but that is definitely another category... Unfortunately, guys on Triumphs and KTMs can not afford bikes I prefer
Those three are on my list. Think the HyperStrada is a bit small for multi day trips. Ride the and decide.
Of the three, I've only ridden the Tiger 800 (previous gen) and really liked it. That motor is a friggin peach. That said, I really dig the FJ and the reviews are great, so it's probably the one I'd go for. Can't go wrong, really.
Triumph all the way. Less power but you can do more. Even with alloys that'll handle a fire road with ease.
FJ-09. Best price. Perhaps best quality, reliability, lower cost of running it, low maintenance and much larger dealership network.
For my use the Tiger all the way. HS is cool but to motard for me. FJ is a budget bike with no off-road ability. It is a good bike for BIG people.
ive ridden the current tiger and the FZ-09. The FZ beats the tiger hands down for performance and fun factor. Plus the FJ will be much cheaper than the new tiger. The hyperstrada is something else. Its a short braaaaaaap hooligan machine, much like the Fz :)
I own a Hyper! Litle rocket! Foguete. Total hooligan. Two weeks, >1.700Km and the weekend beginning My GS1200Adv are envy in the garage. Don't know anything about the Tiger/FJ09. Abr., CP!
The Ducati looks like a hoot to ride. I just concern myself with maintenance costs with the beautiful italians.
First valve inspection is at 18,000 miles (30,000 km)... It's a hoot to ride, don't try it if you don't want to buy it, you'll be hooked.
Check out the new Yam. 35k on an Fjr with no problems.Best supporting cast,etc I will probably buy one this year... all positives so far
fj all the way. lower buy in price, lower cost of maintenance, lower maintenance over all, powerful, fun to ride, versatile so far as it being a "budget bike" i guess it's a pretty good one what with quality components, aluminum frame, abs, traction control, adjustable suspension, three ride modes, adjustable bars, windscreen, and seat, and a kickass three cylinder engine. all for under $10,000otd from early buyer reports you can spend more if you want, but the reasons would have to be quite compelling. oh, i know. "character" or something like that? idk i have not rode any of these bikes i have seen and sat on the Yamaha, though. seems a good motorcycle. it is Japanese and a great value, though. guess that makes it budget (IOW "cheap"). must pack on all those nice features because it's really just a POS in disguise of a great motorcycle to own and ride! silly japs, what were they thinking? write Ducati or Triumph on the side and raise the price to $14,000 and we can talk
