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Muscle Cruisers, Hyper Nakeds and other Seriously Silly Bikes that I desire.

  Recently I've been digging through the endless series of motorcycle listings on the book of faces market page looking for a little something new. It's not that I'm bored of my trusty Yamaha FZ1. It's just that there are so many great bikes out there that I want to try them all out. Actually it is the FZ1 that got me hooked onto this particular bike hunt. The idea of putting a true sport bike engine into a more comfortable chassis really appeals to me. I've found something in the FZ1 that I didn't know I needed until I first threw a leg over one. I understand that the newest crop of mid-size parallel twin bikes are technically all that you need. The throttle response, torque and horsepower coming from the 650cc to 900cc twins will provide a lively, stimulating ride that everyone can enjoy. Maybe that's the issue I have. I don't want a ride that everyone can enjoy. I want a ride that I have to earn. I want something that can scare me. Something that prov

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