Makes you wonder if the FJR diehards will boycott the new version?
Of course it needed it. That was half the reason I sold my 2007. The other half was a suspension soft as hell, even for my paltry 160#. It was as sport as an old buick. And the new one is the same way. This bike is even older than the ancient Connie, and the 'improvements' did nothing for me to get another. The Connie is way sporty, exactly the way I want my sport tourer. Even the ES model was way too soft. The standard fork is crap (and looks that way too
), and the brakes compared to the Connie's radial ones feel and look much inferior as well. If you want a sport sport-tourer, the Connie has no rival IMO. If you want a touring sport-tourer (defeats the purpose of a sport-tourer IMO), then the Connie is not your ride, so the FJR might be.
Having said the above, I'm a little bummed Yamaha didn't come out with a brand new FJR, because Kawi might not feel compelled to come out with a new Connie, due to the FJR being its main rival. The Honda is even more dated. With the ZX10 out of the way, hopefully the Connie is next for 2017. I plan to keep my 2015 for several years, so it'd be better for me if it takes longer
. But some of you folks who have owned yous for several years and want an upgrade, might look elsewere if Kawi doesn't act soon. Take care.
