Originally Posted By: Cujet
I don't care for the new (4 pipe outlet) Ninja 1000. A riding buddy has one and he does not like it either. It's fast, but does not have all that much torque. It's jet engine smooth too. But, it's heavy steering, a bit cramped and reasonably uncomfortable.
I recently purchased a used SV1000. I like it because it's mine, but it's not really up to modern standards, either in power or comfort. It is reasonably light feeling though. Unlike the ninja 1000.
I much prefer the FZ1.
I believe I mentioned in the first post that I liked everything but the stock exhaust. I've checked and there are a LOT of aftermarket megaphones and full pipes for this bike. In all the bike rag comparos, the writers rave about the torque of the 1043cc Kawi engine. The only complaint has been a slight buzz at high rpm. The uncrouched riding position and bar will naturally require a bit more input to turn but at street speeds 10ths it reportedly handles great. You may prefer the FZ1 but the magazine reviewers sure don't. It finished dead last in one comparo I read. If you want a lack of torque, the Yamaha apparently defines it. The seating position certainly isn't as comfortable as the Ninja. I wanted to like the FZ going into my research but it just doesn't measure up.