Yamaha FZX700 Fazer Reviews from United States of America - Page 2 of 2

1987 Yamaha FZX700 Fazer

Year of manufacture	1987
First year of ownership	2006
Acceleration marks	7 / 10
Roll-on Performance marks	7 / 10
Handling marks	5 / 10
Braking marks	5 / 10
Reliability marks	8 / 10
Comfort marks	5 / 10
Dealer Service marks	5 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	6.5 / 10
Distance when acquired	2200 miles
Most recent distance	10000 miles
Previous motorcycle	Suzuki GSX-R1100

Summary:

Scary

Faults:

Over heads at red lights.

General Comments:

A word of warning on the Fazer top speed. This bike will go way faster than the handling. What I mean is it accelerates like a crotch rocket and handles like a cruze. It will not turn at high speed and will not slow down like a GXSR. Be careful, there are many a story of experienced riders crashing these bikes.

I love mine, no matter where I park it people stop and check it out. If I go to a "biker bar", it's not uncommon to see people with their backs to a 20k Harley looking at my 2500 Yama. (Too much fun).

Love them or hate them, everyone has a comment about the Fazer.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st June, 2009

16th Jul 2010, 10:01

Time to install a FZR600 front end with 17 inch wheel, 300mm rotors and 4 pot calipers; bolts right on. 90 and later will fit.

For the rear, get an XJR 1300 swingarm and wheel; will bolt right up, and now you have high speed handling and braking, and that bulletproof FZX engine. When people ask what model it is, you can then say it's a FZX700R.

Good luck, find out more on the Yahoo FZX forum. Phil.

9th Sep 2011, 23:50

People do need to be aware, truth is this bike has more engine than frame. The front forks are a tad weak, causing a wobble at high speeds. I had this bike going about (max) 140mph and had the death wobble going. 100 to 120, I think you're fine. I also had a Yamaha Maxim X at about 135mph, also had a wobble, but was more stable. These bikes are the best of the 80's, I suggest to keep speeds less than 110. Yes, we know not to break the limit, these bikes as many others' need recognition and be careful. These 700 cc bikes will out run cruisers twice the cc capacity.

In reply to 9th Sep 2011, 23:50

16th Jan 2012, 21:28

Can you post some pics of the bike after the front fork swap? I just got one, and have a set of GSX-R front forks sitting in my garage... They're makin' eyes at each other.

1986 Yamaha FZX700 Fazer

Model year	1986
Year of manufacture	1986
First year of ownership	2008
Most recent year of ownership	2008
Acceleration marks	10 / 10
Roll-on Performance marks	9 / 10
Handling marks	9 / 10
Braking marks	8 / 10
Reliability marks	8 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.7 / 10
Distance when acquired	15400 miles
Previous motorcycle	Yamaha FZX700 Fazer

Summary:

An amazing machine

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

This is an amazing motorcycle, way ahead of its time. The acceleration from this engine is unreal, you have power in every gear in almost every RPM range, not to mention the sound that this engine makes puts a smile on your face.

A real sharp looker as well; you just don't see a motorcycle like this anymore, you get sportbike performance but with a standard seating position comfort.

Handling and braking are great when you consider when this motorcycle was manufactured, it's 22 years old. This bike will run circles around most of the newer bikes made today.

If you can find one with not too many miles and in decent shape, pick it up, you will not be disappointed.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th July, 2008

19th Nov 2008, 11:35

What kind of gas mileage does this bike get?

26th Jan 2009, 18:35

Around 50MPH if you can keep your wrist steady!! It's very difficult when you crack the throttle open for the rush of acceleration it provides (grin!)

22nd May 2009, 13:15

I believe that you mean 50MPG.

4th Oct 2009, 08:43

What is the top speed of a Fazer? Where can I check to see the vin number = 700 cc. I need a rear brake disc (rotor).

Thanks

Al.

6th Nov 2009, 15:39

I am the original owner of a 86 Fazer. I get people wanting to buy often (even though she's not runnin' now) I need my carbs rebuilt. But on pump gas I got a top speed of 135 mph.

13th Jun 2010, 01:31

I just found and bought my 2nd Fazer. Someone painted it purple and lost the emblems, and the lady I bought it off of got scared, hit a curb, bending the front rim and broke her hand, but all is well.

I love these bikes, and about the rear rotor; when I checked in to them, there was only one left in California, and they wanted $200.00 for it, so I bought the right front rotor and put it on the rear, and it works fine.

The top speed depends on the gears you've got on it I guess, because I got mine up to 155mph and I have a ticket to prove it LOL...

Well good luck to you all, and keep that Fazer alive.

1986 Yamaha FZX700 Fazer

Model year	1986
Year of manufacture	1986
First year of ownership	1987
Most recent year of ownership	2001
Acceleration marks	8 / 10
Roll-on Performance marks	8 / 10
Handling marks	8 / 10
Braking marks	8 / 10
Reliability marks	7 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Dealer Service marks	8 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.5 / 10
Distance when acquired	0 miles
Most recent distance	6000 miles

Summary:

I'd like to own a third Fazer!

Faults:

I've owned two FZX700 Fazers; nothing went wrong with the first one that I bought brand new in 1987. The second one I owned (in 2000) needed a little electrical work, about $500 worth.

General Comments:

Power to spare, and its engine has a killer sound. Some call the Fazer the Baby V-Max; I've owned the V-Max too, and I say the V-Max is the Fazer Senior. It is very comfortable to ride conservatively, makes a great commuter. It is rock solid at freeway speeds - unlike the Honda Nighthawk 650 which was a little 'wobbly' up front on the highway, not my favorite sensation.

I'm told that even though the engines and valve assemblies are complicated, they're rated to go high miles.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th April, 2008

4th May 2008, 10:51

Do you know the horsepower/top speed of this bike?