Yamaha fazer fz1s 2005 vs honda st1100 2002

[LuckyThirteen]

Hi bikers, I wish to receive inputs on these 2 bikes, YAMAHA FAZER FZ1S 2005 VS HONDA ST1100 2002, from those who have ridden these bikes. I wish to know the pros and cons of these 2 bikes from fellow riders (apart from me reading online reviews on these bikes).

 

I am and always will be a Gixxer fan (GSXR 1000k4-k6) however due to getting older and my back getting weaker (due to an old injury) I have decided to switch to a more comfort ride. So feel free to give your inputs and all inputs will be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[tootall]

Howdee Mr LuckyThirteen, I owned an FZ1 way back in 2001 (carbureted version) from new and if my memory serves me well, it was a really lovely bike during its time (good power, can get approx.22km/litre, quite comfy though I would have preferred a taller screen cos I'm TooTall, easy to pick up after a fall cos its not too heavy). It had a main stand so cleaning and lubing the chain was easier and it could take a big top box. It ran well and good and I would have gone touring on it if I hadn't T-boned a car and wrote it off in 2002:cry:. I have no past experience with ST1100 so cannot comment much but from what I can see, its big, its heavy(if U drop it,"chia lat"!), its shaft-drive so almost maintenance free. Believe it will make a great long distance tourer but if U commute more than U tour, guess you'd be better off on an FZ1 (or scooter...). Cheers!

[LuckyThirteen]

Howdee Mr LuckyThirteen, I owned an FZ1 way back in 2001 (carbureted version) from new and if my memory serves me well, it was a really lovely bike during its time (good power, can get approx.22km/litre, quite comfy though I would have preferred a taller screen cos I'm TooTall, easy to pick up after a fall cos its not too heavy). It had a main stand so cleaning and lubing the chain was easier and it could take a big top box. It ran well and good and I would have gone touring on it if I hadn't T-boned a car and wrote it off in 2002:cry:. I have no past experience with ST1100 so cannot comment much but from what I can see, its big, its heavy(if U drop it,"chia lat"!), its shaft-drive so almost maintenance free. Believe it will make a great long distance tourer but if U commute more than U tour, guess you'd be better off on an FZ1 (or scooter...). Cheers!

 

Thanks for the input tootall. Yup I'm leaning more towards FZ1S coz not as bulky as ST11. Parts are readily available. But ST11 have a big a&& fuel tank compared to FZ1S.

[tootall]

The big fuel tank is great for long-distance riding. You can do top-ups across the border and $ave. The old FZ1 did have a sizeable tank too (21 litres) plus it was not too greedy on fuel. The biggest pain I felt was maintaining the chain, even though it had a main stand. Its a dirty job that left your hands filthy unless you wore gloves. Install the ScottOiler and half your chores are taken care of (you'd still need to clean the chain though...). I think the ST11 will be very comfortable with rider and pillion for road trips (it should beat the FZ1 here) BUT it will be very heavy to manoeuvre in town/congested roads and it is wide so U cannot lane-split as often as U'd like. Also,parking/pushing it around in a carpark will be a sweaty affair I'm sure. If money no object, buy both bikes! (FZ1 for commuting & ST11 for weekend touring)

[LuckyThirteen]

The big fuel tank is great for long-distance riding. You can do top-ups across the border and $ave. The old FZ1 did have a sizeable tank too (21 litres) plus it was not too greedy on fuel. The biggest pain I felt was maintaining the chain, even though it had a main stand. Its a dirty job that left your hands filthy unless you wore gloves. Install the ScottOiler and half your chores are taken care of (you'd still need to clean the chain though...). I think the ST11 will be very comfortable with rider and pillion for road trips (it should beat the FZ1 here) BUT it will be very heavy to manoeuvre in town/congested roads and it is wide so U cannot lane-split as often as U'd like. Also,parking/pushing it around in a carpark will be a sweaty affair I'm sure. If money no object, buy both bikes! (FZ1 for commuting & ST11 for weekend touring)

 

 

Haha how I wish I could. My wife will probably go nuts if i get both bikes. For the time being I'll stick to FZ1S and see how she rides. And of course change my riding habits as well! (So used to riding sportsbike) Thanks for the input again @tootall.

[tootall]

U are lucky your wife lets U buy the FZ1. Mine insists tat I ride my 125cc Taiwanese scooter till 2019.....and then trade it in for an electric scooter....

Anyway, enjoy your ride!