Everyday Comfort Coupled with Razor Sharp Handling and Open Class Power Cycle World Magazine's "World's Best Streetbike" (Oct. 2004) For the rider who likes sport bike performance but prefers more comfortable ergonomics. The FZ1 offers a more traditional upright seating position, yet sacrifices nothing in terms of engine and handling performance. Sometimes it feels sinful to hide an engine like the R1 derived, 20-valve, Genesis powerplant behind bodywork ... hence the FZ1. Our “naked” bike, though, is fully decked out: Fully adjustable suspension at both ends Four-piston monoblock calipers Light, three-spoke aluminum wheels Wide, high-performance tires The same semi-upright ergonomics that make dawn `til dusk rides not just possible but highly enjoyable also provide great leverage when the road turns twisty. In the end, you can come at it from either direction: practical transportation, or 140-horse sport bike. Both paths will bring you around, eventually, to the one bike that’s both. FZ1.
Everyday Comfort Coupled with Razor Sharp Handling and Open Class Power Cycle World Magazine's "World's Best Streetbike" (Oct. 2004) For the rider who likes sport bike performance but prefers more comfortable ergonomics. The FZ1 offers a more traditional upright seating position, yet sacrifices nothing in terms of engine and handling performance. Sometimes it feels sinful to hide an engine like the R1 derived, 20-valve, Genesis powerplant behind bodywork ... hence the FZ1. Our “naked” bike, though, is fully decked out: Fully adjustable suspension at both ends Four-piston monoblock calipers Light, three-spoke aluminum wheels Wide, high-performance tires The same semi-upright ergonomics that make dawn `til dusk rides not just possible but highly enjoyable also provide great leverage when the road turns twisty. In the end, you can come at it from either direction: practical transportation, or 140-horse sport bike. Both paths will bring you around, eventually, to the one bike that’s both. FZ1.
For sale: My 2011 Yamaha FZ1. Has only ~3200 miles! Second owner (as far as I know). Very good condition, though not without a few small imperfections. Has Zero Gravity tall smoked windscreen, Yamaha gel seat, Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tires, and Battery Tender quick-connect, but is otherwise stock. The FZ1 is a fast and smooth sport-touring bike, with a more upright and far more comfortable riding position than back-breaking repli-racer sportbikes. The engine is essentially the same 1000cc inline-four as the 2004 Yamaha R1, and is said to make 140 hp, which is perfect for a bike like this. There is a lien on the bike, through Pioneer FCU. If we agree to a sale, we can do the transaction at a branch office so there are no concerns with transferring the title. Test rides possible with motorcycle endorsement and cash in hand.
