Having been on both, like what others have reported, the R3 would be much more ideal.HI I AM ABOUT TO BUY MY FIRST BIKE.. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THE R3 IS GOOD FOR INTERSTATE RIDING OR AM I BETTER OF WITH A FZ 07?
i would love to hear everyone input specially well seasoned riders!!
You mean the R3 ? or the FZ-07, R6?Yes it sure is. I just rode from Toronto to Philly and it was so much fun. Never felt too my wind drag or the lack of power to pass someone. I'm a 5'6 and 120 pounds. cant wait to ride back on Wednesday
The r3. Sorry forgot to mention that lolYou mean the R3 ? or the FZ-07, R6?
I've logged thousands of miles, on a smaller bike, doing higher speeds.I own both an R3 and a FZ/MT07, first of all the two bikes are chalk and cheese. the 07 it a torque machine and great for cut and thrust city rides but also has the power to cruse at 130k+ speeds all day, if you can stand it, the seat is way to hard after 3 hours and the wind buffeting will tire you out in less than that. The R3 is smooth and silky but lacks the low down grunt, I would be a little hesitant to ride at 130K speeds for long trips on the R3 as I think it may be asking too much for 320cc bike. a better option would be a FZ6R or diversion as an inter-stater.
I agree. I've also ridden thousands of miles on 250cc bikes. Honda Rebel 250cc, Kawasaki KLR 250cc, Honda NX 250cc. You could go coast to coast on a Honda Helix 250cc scooter.I've logged thousands of miles, on a smaller bike, doing higher speeds.
Believe me when I say, that the R3 is just fine doing 85 to 90mph all day long, week in, week out.
As far as windshields go this works great:I agree. I've also ridden thousands of miles on 250cc bikes. Honda Rebel 250cc, Kawasaki KLR 250cc, Honda NX 250cc. You could go coast to coast on a Honda Helix 250cc scooter.
An R3 (320cc) is more than capable of handling any interstate and even the German Autobahn (been there too). Across the state or across the country.
The only problem is the lack of a decent windshield. Your neck and shoulders will get tired from the wind buffeting you around LONG before the R3 gets tired.
It seems to work very well. I bought it for my BMW R1100R (sold that bike last year) and it worked well on that, too.FangShui I've been checking out that wind deflector ever since you first posted it on your R3 mods post. I googled it, priced it, researched it. Still not sure it would take care of the wind hitting you full blast in the helmet at 85mph, that's where I have my issues with the interstate.
Have you used it enough at high speeds to say for sure it directs the wind at that speed away from your helmet? Enough to make a real difference? It may be just what I need! I think it looks pretty cool on the R3, but it would have to be functional first.
P.S. anyone have a "coupon code" for that windscreen?