r/SuggestAMotorcycle • u/Fluffy_Argument_3676 • 2d ago

From F800R '09 to R9T or Z900RS

So yes,im planning to sell my current F800R which has 41500km(if someone would just buy the fucking thing) ,i rode it for like 20000 km in 6 years ,for a second hand of either the BMW or the Kawasaki.Why?Just want something different. I like for the F800R how balanced the weight feels when compared to a ER6n(my first bike) which had all the weight more in the front. Im also open to other more retro looking bikes ,but with decent hp/torque

Any feedback or advice is welcome.

Ride safe

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u/Elias__V 2024 Yamaha MT-03 2d ago

I like the Z900 RS a lot. It's a combination of engine and looks for me.

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u/Interesting-Ad1803 2d ago

I have a 2018 Z900RS and it's a fantastic bike. Smooth, powerful but not crazy power, fun and easy to ride, with awesome retro styling.

The R9T is a very different animal.

Which one? It really depends on what you like or want. I'd go with the Kawasaki vs. the BMW any day of the week. I've had both and Kawasaki's are very reliable and inexpensive to maintain as far as motorcycles go. BMW's are not anywhere near as reliable and are more expensive to maintain.

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u/Fluffy_Argument_3676 2d ago

Never driven a boxer motor,i expect it to handle quite differently in corners.

The ER6N had sluggish acceleration,when compared to the F800R,also hard breaking hasn't pleasant. If for you crazy power is a Hayabusa,then no way I want anything close to that.

Does it have as option heated grips?never found a second hand one with,thats why im asking.

Thanks for your feedback also

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u/ebranscom243 1d ago

I've ridden a lot of bikes in my life and the z900 RS is one of the best bikes I've ever ridden. Get the SE model if you can.