![]() ![]() Build quality was exemplary and 4-1 exhaust sounded very good if a slightly on the quiet & cultured side. The 6 speed GB was not as smooth as the Busa, but possibly due to newness and also there is no gear indicator, which is a bit of a let down by Yamaha. I'd say if you want a naked this is near if not at the top of the heap. They dug into the back of my calves at standstill in the traffic forcing me to sit far forward. One thing I did not like was the position of the footpegs. I liked the looks(I preferred the black) of the N far more than the S. Clutch (non slipper) action was very smooth & light and the brakes flawless. It didn't quite have the induction ROAR of the Busa but otherwise the instantaneous throttle response was impressive. It is lighter and more nimble in the urban context and filtering in tight spaces was better than the Busa. No problems at all for me and also the low rpm torque characteristics also pulled strongly. This 2011 FZ1N was fine, especially from closed to small throttle openings, which is where most criticism had been quoted. My approach to this test ride was from the point of view of wanting to try something a little lighter than my Hayabusa (for urban purposes) and also check out the quoted fuelling glitches that reviewers seem to dislike. ![]() But we are talking about a bike for those coming from top end sports machines, who want to minimise the compromise - this is definately the best bike for you! This power could be intimidating to newer or less experienced riders, maybe even those returning from a lay off, If that is the case, the FZ8 would be the perfect bike for you (read my review on it). The torque is fat and wide over the rev range, giving a seemingly never relenting build in power from very low down the rev band. But the biggest cherry on this good looking, usable cake - is the masses of available power at you command. The quality of the parts and paint are blatantly top knotch (like most modern Yamahas I have found). We are all getting older, a lot of us still want that buzz sports bikes provide but are getting aches and pains related to the sports bike crouched riding position - that can be ignored no longer! Need a solution to this problem? - I present to you the FZ1! This bike has a comfortable riding position to save your back and looks to rival or better any other naked/muscle bike out there. I was almost put off with the tank size (only 18L) but theres a good 160 miles in there I reckon, if you're just riding "normally", rag it and of course you will notice it.I've got nothing but good things to say about the bike, really. Build quality is pretty tidy too, no cheap thin plastics like my 9r. I've have way worse problems with snatchy carb bikes.The ride position is simply perfect, not only comfy but it inspires cornering confidence. The listen to all the comments about it would leave you thinking it was some kind if huge dangerous thing. The legendary poor fuel mapping problem is there yes but we are talking about a slight and I mean slight lag/blip going from no throttle to on throttle sometimes. I have owned several 9rs because I found them to be brilliant all rounders, but I have to say, the FZ1 is even better at that role. My main reason for ending up buying the FZ1 is that I wanted a replacement for my ZX9R. Let's face it, unless you are some sort of extreme nit picking anorak or just a motorcycle magazine journalist the "faults" of this bike are pretty much not worth mentioning. ![]() The FZ1 is a fantastically versatile bike. Never believe that old phrase, "Jack of all trades, master of none". ![]()
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