SUPER MIDD LEWEIGHT MATCHUP
Kawasaki Z900
vs.
Triumph Street Triple R
vs.
Yamaha FZ-09
When Yamaha intro duced its FZ-09 in 2014 it lent legs to an emerging supermiddleweight sport naked category. Having enjoyed stellar sales from the start, a significant component of the 847cc inline-triple’s recipe for success was the incredible performance value Yamaha offered at an astonishing $7,990. While a rising cost of living index may not fully account for the current model’s $1,000 price creep, in Yamaha’s defense it has shored up the 2017 FZ-09 with a fully adjustable fork, traction control, ABS, slipper/assist clutch, LED lights, and fresh styling.
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