2006 Yamaha FZ1 review from United States of America
"A great bike, but needs to be able to do long rides"
General comments?
I am very disappointed that Yamaha made the following changes to the FZ1: reduced the gas tank from 5.6 to 4.75, moved the riders pegs 1 inch back and up half an inch, lowered the handlebars 1 inch.
I love riding the bike, but the extended rides would have been much more enjoyable if Yamaha would have left well enough alone.
I am glad the FZ1 is now fuel injected, and it handles like a dream now that 51 percent of the weight is on the front end.
Yamaha should realize that a lot of buyers of FZ1 want to put some serious miles on the bike, and the aforementioned changes deter long rides.
Overall a great bike, and plenty of power and a blast to ride.
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| The FZ1 is fast, fun, and gives the joy of road like no other bike |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Most recent distance | 7000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson FXDL |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2008 |