Which should I buy?

*If* I have the opportunity to buy either (*wink, *wink).....which should I buy:
2014 Yamaha FZ-09 for $7,990

or

2008 Honda CBR1000RR with 60 miles for $7,200: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/mcd/4383632631.html

what say ye, TW?

 

Neither....jump in your truck instead and stay alive

 

i would delete you if i could

 

FYI, i ride, so i'm not a noob rider.
currently on a 10 year old Buell and have ridden for about 12 years

 

Man both are awesome bikes, i think if it were my choice i'd go with the Yamaha. That FZ09 is a sweet looking bike.

 

The Yamaha.

 

agree on the yamaha.

 

why do you guys say that (curious as to your reasoning)? versatility? newness? less aggressive? nakedness? low-end vs. high-end power? flatter torque curve? triple vs i-four?

 

Triples are nuts. Buy the yamaha.

 

Honda all day.

 

/\ This Also There is just something about an 08 with only 60 miles that screams something aint right here.

 

good point on that specific listing....but what about the fz-09 vs the 08-11 cbr1000rr in general?

 

2014 Yamaha FZ-09
PRICE $7990
ENGINE Liquid-cooled, four-stroke inline-triple
BORE x STROKE 78.0 x 59.1mm
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 847cc
COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5:1
VALVE TRAIN dohc, four valves per cyl., shim adj.
VALVE ADJUST INTERVAL 26,600 mi.
FUEL INJECTION Denso EFI with YCC-T, (3) 41mm throttle bodies
PEAK HORSEPOWER @ RPM 115 HP @ 10,000 rpm
PEAK TORQUE @ RPM 64.5 lbf @8,500 rpm
ENGINE REDLINE 11,250 rpm
EXHAUST SYSTEM TYPE 3-into-1 with 02 sensor and catalyst
IGNITION SYSTEM TCI/32bit ECU
LUBRICATION SYSTEM Wet Sump
FUEL CAPACITY (RESERVE) 3.7 gal. (0.74 gal.)
TRANSMISSION TYPE 6-speed constant mesh
CLUTCH TYPE Wet multiplate-disc
FRAME Twin-spar aluminum controlled-fill die-cast
RAKE/TRAIL 25°/4.0 in.
WHEELBASE 1440 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 32.1 in.
FRONT SUSPENSION 41mm KYB inverted, spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustment
REAR SUSPENSION KYB shock, spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustment
FRONT BRAKES Dual 4-piston calipers with 298 x 4.5mm discs
REAR BRAKE Single-piston caliper with 245 x 5.0mm disc
FRONT WHEEL 3.5 x 17/10-spoke cast aluminum
REAR WHEEL 5.5 X 17 / 10-spoke cast aluminum
FRONT TIRE 120/70 ZR17 (Bridgestone / Dunlop)
REAR TIRE 180/55 ZR17 (Bridgestone / Dunlop)
WET WEIGHT (FULL TANK) 414 lbs.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, PERCENT F/R 51.0/49.0
GVWR 805 lbs.
CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 14V, 29.6A, 415W @ 5000rpm

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2008 CBR 1000RR
Specifications
Top speed 179 mph
1/4-mile acceleration 10.2 secs
Max power 175.3 bhp
Max torque 84 ft-lb
Weight 199 kg
Seat height 820 mm
Fuel capacity 17.7 litres
Average fuel consumption mpg
Tank range miles
Annual road tax
Insurance group 17 of 17
Engine size 999 cc
Engine specification Liquid-cooled,16v dohc, in-line four-cylinder four-stroke, 6 gears, fuel injection, chain final drive
Frame Aluminium dual beam
Front suspension adjustment Rebound and compression damping with pre-load adjustment
Rear suspension adjustment Rebound and compression damping with pre-load adjustment
Front brakes 2 x 320mm front discs with 4-piston calipers
Rear brake 220mm rear disc with 1-piston caliper
Front tyre size 120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size 190/50 x 17

 

For the money, wouldn't you rather just have a new bike? Again, go with the yamaha

 

I didn't do any reasearch on either bike but at first glance, looks-wise the Yamaha is super different. Almost like a street bike and a supermoto made a very sexy baby. With a couple mods that could be an even sicker bike. I'm a Honda guy but if I were choosing between the 2 i'd go with the Yamaha.

Power wise IMO anything over 800cc's on the street you'll have more than enough power so idk if i personally could justify a 1000cc sportsbike. Don't get me wrong i like my giddy-up

 

Also even though the CBR only has 60 miles on it. I would be replacing the tires before I even drove it off the lot. Those tires are a soft compound and are going on 7 years old.

 

thanks guys....i've loved and wanted the 08+ generation of CBR1000RRs ever since they came out....but when i saw the fz-09.....i fucking loved everything about it.....that's why i'm torn

 

I've never really been a huge fan of the "mellow" sports bike style but Yamaha did it right with that bike. Very nice looking, and considering you'd be paying just a few hundred more for something brand new off the floor i'd go for it. CBR's are nasty mofo's so i can definitely see why you're torn.

 

If you buy the CBR your going to spend a couple hundred on replacing the tires. Did some research and the rule is 6 years shelf life or on the bike regardless of miles.

Get the Yamaha and also get piece of mind with a factory warranty out the door.

 

What is your riding style? That would be a deciding factor if it were me.