Hi everyone,
I’m looking for recommendations for a Japanese naked motorcycle from around 2010s, something similar to the Kawasaki Z750 from that era.
The bike would mainly be used for short trips, weekend rides, and day rides — not touring or multi-day travel. I want something fun, reliable, and not too expensive to maintain.
Bikes I’m considering:
- Kawasaki Z750 / Z800
- Yamaha FZ8
- Suzuki GSR750
- Honda CB1000R
- Honda Hornet 600
- Yamaha XJ6N
What would you recommend from this period?
Also, what should I avoid? I’m interested in common issues, expensive maintenance, weak points, bad model years, or bikes that are not as fun/reliable as they seem.
For context, I’m around 187 cm tall, so comfort and riding position also matter, even though I mostly plan to use it for shorter rides.
Thanks!