Hello from Ontario

[mrkestle]

Just picked up my cobalt blue 2023 two days ago. Love the bike. Very different ride compared with my 2003 V-Max. I worry a bit for my license.

 

[CollingsBob]

Welcome from Winnipeg!

 

[RossKean]

I worry a bit for my license.

Of the two, I think the V-Max is more likely to get you a "performance award" but either will get the job done. The FJR with a little more class and comfort. Enjoy the bike and welcome from New Brunswick.

 

[TomS]

The v-max is up 50hp on the FJR,never tried one but I assume it easily out pulls the FJR but doesn't have the legs

Spent 50+ yrs in Ont but now ride in NB

 

[RossKean]

The v-max is up 50hp on the FJR,never tried one but I assume it easily out pulls the FJR but doesn't have the legs

Spent 50+ yrs in Ont but now ride in NB

The early V-Max (pre-2007) is actually comparable to the FJR in terms of power although didn't have the handling, chassis, suspension, tank range or sophistication (essentially unchanged since introduction in 1985!). The later ones (renamed VMAX) were absolute monsters and could pass anything besides a gas station.

 

[TomS]

The early V-Max (pre-2007) is actually comparable to the FJR in terms of power although didn't have the handling, chassis, suspension, tank range or sophistication (essentially unchanged since introduction in 1985!). The later ones (renamed VMAX) were absolute monsters and could pass anything besides a gas station.

I was thinking you had the 2nd gen.

 

[RossKean]

I was thinking you had the 2nd gen.

(Not me, but the OP mentioned 2003 V-Max)

...Spent 50+ yrs in Ont but now ride in NB

Edit: Where are you riding in NB? Your location in your avatar says Ontario, Canada...

 

[TomS]

(Not me, but the OP mentioned 2003 V-Max)



Edit: Where are you riding in NB? Your location in your avatar says Ontario, Canada...

Currently building our new house on Maces Bay.

 

[torch]

I said this (or something close) in 2003 :

"The FJR is not the fastest bike -- but it's close. It's not the best handling bike -- but it's close. It's not the most comfortable bike -- but it's close. In fact, it's not the best at any one thing -- making it the best overall general purpose street bike."

I think it's still pretty close to the mark.

 

[Rmbarcus]

I said this (or something close) in 2003 :

"The FJR is not the fastest bike -- but it's close. It's not the best handling bike -- but it's close. It's not the most comfortable bike -- but it's close. In fact, it's not the best at any one thing -- making it the best overall general purpose street bike."

I think it's still pretty close to the mark.

Very well said.

 

[ice_station_zebra]

Welcome from Peterborough, Ont!