[alanmcorcoran]

Very similar specs to Strat (5 speed, belt drive, dual front disc, 800ish pounds) The Yamaha V twin is a bit more (1850cc) and the tank is a bit less (4.5) but I think the mileage is about the same. Mine is pretty easy riding. I admire your hanging in there with the GZ, I have finally admitted I don't really want to ride it anymore and have it up for sale. The lack of power, especially uphill, the pokiness of acceleration and zero storage are all the more striking when compared with the beast. If I lived somewhere that was less freeway-centric, and flat, I might hang on to it, but it's just too limited for the terrain and driving conditions where I tend to be going.