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Yamaha FZ1 (2006 - present)

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Yamaha FZ1 (2006 - present)

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At the launch of the Yamaha FZ1 I was quite excited. I'm not ashamed to admit it. In this case because it appeared to tick all the boxes for the sort of bike I'd be looking to buy right now with my own money if I had any. As with the ...  Continue reading

Tags: price, review, for sale, parts, yamaha FZ1, forum, specs, top speed, bhp

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18 user reviews of Yamaha FZ1 (2006 - present) See all

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bre
close to perfect road bike Continue reading...

dolf
It's the Best. Continue reading...

Crimbo
An excellent bike which i've owned and enjoyed over the last 3 years and 16000 miles. Would I buy another one? No, they are now absurdly expensive, mine cost under £8K in 2008 and they're nearly £11K now!
The Continue reading...

wusu
I love this bike.
I have done loads to mine
pazzo levers
belly pan
pillion seat cover
jacked up the rear end and she now turns in like a demon although top end stability has been compromised a bit.
mi Continue reading...

thecert
I.M.O. Yamaha have got it right with this great bike, it has it all in terms of being one of the best all rounders available and although completely different, a worthy replacement for it's excellent predecesso Continue reading...
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dave etherington

hi i am now on mi second fz1s had a vfr 800 between the two yams never again the yam is every thing in one bike.got my new one from kjm import but just san

me as a dealers apart from no yiss.and the odd wire in the loom is a diffrent colour.i can live with that for 7495.00 on the road.happy days.

Posted: 05/07/2011 at 19:47

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An R1 engine in a naked bike? Bring it on!!!
 
Good handling but the motor is too top-endy.
  • Price: £7199.00
  • Year: from 2006
  • Top speed: 154mph
  • Engine capacity: 998cc
  • Power: 147bhp
  • Torque: 78.2lb ft
  • Weight: 194kg
  • 0-60: 3.7 seconds
  • Full spec

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