FZ1N

Practical and then some...

When someone says a bike is practical, what do most riders instantly think? Boring? Well, here’s a challenge for the cynics; take this practical motorcycle, spend a moment looking and feeling over its lines and angles, then take it for a blast… and see if it doesn’t get the adrenalin pumping. The thinking man’s R1, the FZ1 is one of those rare and very special motorcycles that combine stunning performance with real world usability (that P-word).

Available in a faired (FZ1S) or naked (FZ1N) guise, its formidable powerplant is a torque-tuned version of the legendary R1 supersports engine, in a superb sports touring package of suspension, ergonomics and geometry. FZ1… practical plus.

Features

Available in a faired (FZ1S) or naked (FZ1N) guise, FZ1 frequently surprises riders with its level of all-day riding comfort, due to its beautifully balanced road going suspension, brilliant big-ride friendly rider stance, sweet handling and riderresponsive road manners.

With its gravity cast aluminium main frame and exposed R1-derived engine, the FZ1 is an intriguing sculpture in metal that suggests a sophisticated character… with just a hint of brute force.

The fracture-split big-ends of the FZ1’s carburised connecting rods create mirror image edge surfaces, allowing them to mate closer together for outstanding strength. The result is a quick-revving engine with excellent high-rpm durability.

The compact dimensions of the R1-derived engine have provided Yamaha’s engineers a superb platform around which to build an equally neat and compact masterpiece of road going excellence, with optimal front wheel weight bias and mass centralisation.

Independently damped fork and twin 320mm front discs squeezed by monobloc four-piston calipers provide supersport level front end performance.

Colours

Specifications

Engine

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 5-valve, in-line four
Displacement	998 cc
Bore x Stroke	77.0 x 53.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Lubrication System	Wet Sump
Fuel Management	EFI
Ignition	TCI
Starter System	Electric
Fuel Tank Capacity	18 L
Oil Capacity	3.8 L
Final Transmission	Chain drive
Transmission	6-speed

Dimensions

Length	2140 mm
Width	770 mm
Height	1060 mm
Seat Height	815 mm
Wheelbase	1460 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Wet Weight	214 kg with 18 litres of fuel

Chassis

Frame Type	Aluminium diamond die cast
Suspension Front	Telescopic fork with 130mm travel
Suspension Rear	Monocross with 130mm travel
Brakes Front	Dual discs
Brakes Rear	Single disc
Tyres Front	120/70 ZR17 MC (58W)
Tyres Rear	190/50 ZR17 MC (73W)

Supersport

Sport

Sport Touring

Torque Sport

Cruiser

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Chassis