When did the Yamaha FZ1 R1 come out?
In yet another display of magnanimity and the necessity to be a player in the growing naked street-stomper market, Yamaha flew the world motopress to southern Spain in February to sample its new “R1 for the real world,” the much-anticipated FZ1.
What kind of suspension does a Yamaha FZ1 have?
Suspension is all-way adjustable, with 43mm fork tubes in front and a cool piggyback-reservoir shock at the rear. With both ends stroking through more than five inches of travel, the FZ does a nice job of isolating its pilot from all sorts of nasties, and in exchange, it’s not quite as buttoned down as the R1 and its ilk.
What’s the rev range on a Yamaha FZ?
With 998cc of displacement, the FZ doesn’t quite pull from the bottom of its rev range like some of its 1200cc competitors. By 4000 rpm, it’s waking up but doesn’t begin to accelerate really hard until 6000 rpm. Keep it stirring between 6000 and 10,500 rpm, though, and the bike will definitely hold your attention.
What makes a Yamaha FZ1 a good motorcycle?
It makes a great desktop image. Everyday Comfort Coupled with Razor Sharp Handling and Open Class Power… Derived from the legendary R1, the FZ1 packs a huge amount of horsepower (140+) and torque into a chassis that handles like a superbike yet is comfortable enough to ride all day long.
What’s the noise meter on a Yamaha FZ1?
That combo hit our noise meter to the tune of 97.8 dBA in the SAE J1287 test; the pipe scored 101.2 dBA with the P-1 removed. On the road, the system sounds wonderfully throaty but is probably right at the edge of acceptable for sport-touring duty.
With 998cc of displacement, the FZ doesn’t quite pull from the bottom of its rev range like some of its 1200cc competitors. By 4000 rpm, it’s waking up but doesn’t begin to accelerate really hard until 6000 rpm. Keep it stirring between 6000 and 10,500 rpm, though, and the bike will definitely hold your attention.