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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Thinking to buy an FXS, but in doubts
« on: July 25, 2016, 12:02:27 PM »
Hi,
I'm currently in a process of revamping my stable. I have 2007 BMW R1200S and 2012 Sym Wolf Classic 150. Had a 2009 Buell 1125CR for 6 years, but sold it now. My plan was to sell Sym Wolf too, and to buy something light and inexpensive like KTM Duke 390, Honda CB300F, Kawasaki Ninja 300 or Suzuki DRZ400SM. But then I saw this new model from Zero. I use Sym for the city and commute to work, occasional highway. Sym is not fast. It can go up to 70-75 on a highway, but for the city it's fine. My commute to work is 5 miles one way, with occasional errands, which will not exceed 20 miles round trip, mostly city, occasional stretch on a highway, but only for a few exits. I test rode FXS 6.5 and liked it, but I think that 3.3 will suffice me for everyday use. I can use BMW for longer travel.
The only problems are the price and the range. My local dealer wants $10200 OTD, but I can get $850 federal, $900 California (uncertain), and $650 from Zero. Even after all that, the price comes to $7800, considering I can buy any of the above mentioned bikes below $5-6k after taxes (some used).
Should I go for it, or just skip for now and go with a nice used DRZ for under $5k? What do you think?
I'm currently in a process of revamping my stable. I have 2007 BMW R1200S and 2012 Sym Wolf Classic 150. Had a 2009 Buell 1125CR for 6 years, but sold it now. My plan was to sell Sym Wolf too, and to buy something light and inexpensive like KTM Duke 390, Honda CB300F, Kawasaki Ninja 300 or Suzuki DRZ400SM. But then I saw this new model from Zero. I use Sym for the city and commute to work, occasional highway. Sym is not fast. It can go up to 70-75 on a highway, but for the city it's fine. My commute to work is 5 miles one way, with occasional errands, which will not exceed 20 miles round trip, mostly city, occasional stretch on a highway, but only for a few exits. I test rode FXS 6.5 and liked it, but I think that 3.3 will suffice me for everyday use. I can use BMW for longer travel.
The only problems are the price and the range. My local dealer wants $10200 OTD, but I can get $850 federal, $900 California (uncertain), and $650 from Zero. Even after all that, the price comes to $7800, considering I can buy any of the above mentioned bikes below $5-6k after taxes (some used).
Should I go for it, or just skip for now and go with a nice used DRZ for under $5k? What do you think?