2013 FZ8 announced

[dontpanic]

$8,900 with adjustable suspension. Anyone own a '11 or '12?



Looks very tempting....

[Rossco]

Cue Clayton with the "Just buy a ZRX, ya dummy" comment.

[schleppy]

I've heard nothing but good things about the previous years. My FZ1 (which much of the FZ8 is based on) has been anvil-reliable.

[SRTie4k]

467lb curb weight...a bit porky if you ask me.

I do love that so many manufacturers are finally taking the naked bikes seriously now, however.

[TheIglu]

That's 60lbs lighter than a Rex!


At least for that kinda money (and weight), you get adjustable suspension.

Besides, that is more of a Z1000 competitor.

[SRTie4k]

I dunno, I look at the fact that only 4 years ago the 2008 Z1000 had 125HP and weighed 440lbs. And it had 2/3 adjustable suspension. And it was cheaper.

[TheIglu]

All good points.

No radial mount brakes, no new tech at all really. slipper clutch?

[SRTie4k]

Heck even the base Street Triple is only $500 more, has the same power and only weighs 400lbs wet.

[dankatz]

I dunno, I look at the fact that only 4 years ago the 2008 Z1000 had 125HP and weighed 440lbs. And it had 2/3 adjustable suspension. And it was cheaper.

That weight is dry weight - the Z1000 wet weight or curb weight is at least 20lbs more than the FZ8. I really like the look of the FZ8, but I think the CB1000R is even better looking and is an overall better package (as it should be for the higher price). At this price point, I would buy a street triple hands down

[SRTie4k]

Regardless, its still lighter and a 20HP difference is still a very big difference in power to weight.

I agree with you on the last two points though.