I used to have an old TL 1000 that I rode around but haven't touched a bike in about 5 years. I am looking to get myself a new 1000cc sport bike to do some weekend cruising along the coastline and back roads of Northern California as a little gift to myself for the holidays.
For both bikes I am looking to get the 2009 model. I looked at the Honda CBR 1000RR and just didn't like the look of the body fairing. Price wise, both the Yamaha and Suzuki are close enough to each other that it wont be a factor in the decision.
I would appreciate any feedback you guys can throw my way in regards to your personal experiences with either model bike. It doesn't even have to be from the model year I am looking at buying either. I just want some honest opinions before I walk into a bike shop and get blitzed by the salesmen. Like I said earlier, I have been out of the whole motorcycle scene for 5 years now and am pretty out of touch with where performance is these days. I plan on getting my bike in early January and look forward to chasing the sunsets again.
I will update the thread with a pick of me and the bike after I get it.
For both bikes I am looking to get the 2009 model. I looked at the Honda CBR 1000RR and just didn't like the look of the body fairing. Price wise, both the Yamaha and Suzuki are close enough to each other that it wont be a factor in the decision.
I would appreciate any feedback you guys can throw my way in regards to your personal experiences with either model bike. It doesn't even have to be from the model year I am looking at buying either. I just want some honest opinions before I walk into a bike shop and get blitzed by the salesmen. Like I said earlier, I have been out of the whole motorcycle scene for 5 years now and am pretty out of touch with where performance is these days. I plan on getting my bike in early January and look forward to chasing the sunsets again.
I will update the thread with a pick of me and the bike after I get it.