New XJ6......

[pinkyfloyd]

Ok so the VTR, while I love the bike and would be loath to get rid of it, just is not practical for all the riding I do which consists of a couple of jollies out with friends, the odd trip to cornwall once a year or so and mostly to and from work town riding.

I'm looking at the new XJ6N as its a stunning looking thing.

Anyone own one? What are they like to live with? And what do you think for someone dropping from a 100bhp thou to a 78bhp 600.

And yes G... I am possibly heading back into the IL4 game.

The reason is purely because I'm not getting younger, most of my riding around is urban and the VTR is a thirsty beast and I was looking something still fun but more fuel economic and less leaned over.
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[P.]

Alpha might have an older one up for sale.

You'll notice a little more revs are needed but that comes with added smoothness.

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[garth]

Horses for courses, but I wasn't that impressed with the one I (briefly) rode. Fairly bland. You'll be missing a LOT of bottom end stomp in comparison to your storm.

I've no idea how tall you are but the xj's are pretty small.

If I was in your situation and had the budget for the yam, I'd be looking at a gen2 Versys. (I am, infact. I'll be buying one probably next year). Works at road speeds, 60mpg, etc. May not appeal to your inner tart however.


What is your budget? Surely XJ6's are approaching street triple money?

[Radis]

Ii have the new XJ6 F/A (the fully fared one). Great bike in many ways:

- easy around town
- enough pick up to overtake at nearly any speed but not so much that you go silly fast easily
- relatively comfortable position
- looks ok
- plenty of accessories
- light
- good viability in mirrors... if you tuck in your elbows

bad:

- bit light when around 90+
- basic suspension, can't be adjusted much and is fairly hard on pillions with luggage etc
- I get a very numb bum after about 2 hours riding
- mediocre mpg - I get about 49, costs about £17 to fill up from reserve coming on

Any specific Qs?

[pinkyfloyd]

[P.]

SV650 A nice pointy one has a fair low seat, not overly powerful, but probably more "in tune" with your style being a smaller twin.

Boss, Ducati Monster

[pinkyfloyd]

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I've got a 2012 one. Faired abs.

I love it, although its my first bike so unable to compare it to anything other than the CB500 I did my DAS on.

I'm 6ft 4 and its fine for me, did a 7 hour ride without any problems.

I get 50mpg around town, not really being sensible with it.

If you want to know anything else just let me know and I'll try and help.
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[Radis]

[pinkyfloyd]

[garth]

Ok I've just checked and it's deffo street triple money.

Also, nowt wrong with a monster, especially 2V if looked after.

The XJ6 is just a generic japanese commuter, it will be reliable, it will be okay on fuel. It will go okay, it will stop okay and it will handle okay - but it will have very little character and sure as hell won't set your pants on fire.

[Werny]

I rode my old 2010 XJ6 Divvy the other day after nearly 2 months on the superduke, so I may have some relevant input for you.

It's very low, feels quite heavy and very slow steering compared to the KTM. It's very slow as well, and took some getting used to having to use higher revs once more. But it's very smooth. I imagine it wouldn't take too long to get used to it, but until you do it will seem pretty weak.

Obviously you know what to expect, I can remember that when I was used to the XJ it was totally adequate, did everything you could ask of it, but not much more.

Radis pretty much sums it up in his post. Mpg is not as good as you'd expect, but still way better than a litre v-twin. Seat's comfy for a couple of hours, but can hurt after 3-4. It's fine, fairly good, but so are many other bikes.

[Radis]

[G]

Also going to be a boring bike, despite the extra cylinders .

If it wasn't for the 'leaned over' bit, I'd say have a look at a TRX850 - seen people get pretty decent mpg out of them, though I didn't.
(Paddy's already made my first suggestion, of course ... though I'd certainly classify that as boring too, just at least it's boring and fast ).

[pinkyfloyd]

[garth]

Looks like you're just ignoring the negative comments

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[cromwell]

I quite like the look of the XJ6-N, it would more than fit my needs as a commuter and the odd rag around country lanes here and there. Definitely a fan of the N over the faired ones though.
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[garth]

[pinkyfloyd]

[Radis]

I like the new blue....

glad you aren't going for that half fared one... still do think hard about it though as it isn't cheap and it won't set the world on fire but it is reliable and does the job with no dramas.

[garth]

[DrDonnyBrago]

I think Recluso has one.

They do look quite nice .

[G]

Actually, yea; I'd go with a bicycle for nice days at least.
Consider an electric bike if you really have serious issues with pedalling.
For most 2 mile journeys around here I'd get there in about the same time on a push bike.

Slower if I'm taking it easy, but not massively and there's a little hassle with kit etc. A lot cheaper on running costs - and you get to eat more!