ALL reviews criticize the suspension, Ari Henning at Motorcyclist is doing a long-term test and all he is doing is trying to get the suspension working, which says a lot for a cheerleading magazine.
The throttle issue is the ECU mapping, which is due to the emissions testing. They tend to shut off fuel too soon on roll-off to reduce emissions, so we are now in this game of having to re-flash ECUs to get a rideable motor. In some cases, like MV Agusta, it's pretty bad.
The point is that statements (not actual reviews) saying suspension is "very poor" is a misnomer. The suspension is FAR from very poor. At least it came with adjustments. When the FZ8 came out, there weren't adjustments. The stock suspension is one of the few weaker points, but if anyone is considering an FZ, they should not dismiss it because the suspension isn't dialed. It's plenty fine to get out and ride on safely. Would I want to take it out in stock form in Advanced group paces at a track day, nope. It would be too squirrly. For beginner to spirited riding, stock is fine as is.
The throttle issue is not from decel. The 'snatchy' throttle is from initial roll-on. Going straight from fuel being cut-off on decel, to an abrupt throttle mapping in the sportier A mode, causes the initial jerk. Standard mode is better, B mode is barely perceivable. If you're use to riding with a quick-turn throttle, the 'snatch' is a non-issue. If you're use to a drive by cable bike with no torque, it will catch you by suprise. There's throttle profile fixes, but you loose the awesome engine braking. Does it make for an un-rideable motor.. LOL, you're kidding right? Again, another misnomer of an opinion. I can't comment on MV because I've never been on one. I should probably read up on it, and spread the word in my opinion how terrible it is.
Anyhow, I'm going to go toss a leg over my terrible suspension, awful throttle response bike and have more fun riding around than on my SS. Weird, eh.
Some vids of the cool little FZ-07 (MT-07)
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