1976 Yamaha 'Fizzy' FS1-E DX | Coolest sub 50cc moped?!

This Yamaha FS1-E DX is a highly original example of the classic Japanese moped, benefiting from a comprehensive restoration in 2012, and cherished ownership since then. Power comes from a 49cc two-stroke air-cooled engine, coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. As a 1976 UK-market bike, this FS1-E (or ‘Fizzy’, as they are more knowingly called) is a ‘pre-restriction’ model capable of 45mph in standard guise – with many having been tuned to go much faster. From 1 August 1977, mopeds were restricted to 30mph making the pre-restriction models highly collectible.

This Yamaha FS1-E DX is a charming Japanese classic, finished in a vibrant period-correct colour and benefiting from a detailed specialist restoration within the last decade. While many of these mopeds were used and abused in period, this particular ‘Fizzy’ managed to escape the clutches of overzealous teenagers by being safely stored for the best part of 30 years. For someone looking to relive their youth, or for a connoisseur of these 1970s machines, it would make a fine addition to their collection.

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[TheHowardski]

I owned NOW197R back in 1986 (The Fs1-e-DX) exactly the same as the bike shown with a few mods! It had a micron exhaust which was ridiculously lound, also had a '60' kit and It used to do 63mph on a downhill stretch, all my friends who had similar bikes at the time were jealous of the speed it would do when we were 16! Ahh the memories..

[robgillam]

I tracked down the one I owned when 16, I am over 50 now. Its still fun to ride and you get so many people telling you their stories.. just wonderful

[grantcumming]

Remember when I was at school in the 70s some of the 5th year cool lads had them, remember seeing them in the bike sheds !! I would admire from after !! I was around 14 at the time, and could wait until I was 16, lovely memories 👍

[RX]

My dad had one of its competitor bikes!
''Suzuki Samurai''
He sold that for salvage price when I was a kid.
Today if I owned one, I could sell it for a huge amount or keep it as a souvenir!
I wish

[robleary]

Flash back! End of school in the early eighties, the 'scream' up the hill as thosel lucky enough to have a 50cc bike took off!. The sound of those Fizzys is etched in my memory!. 😊 The mods on those poor things, the abuse they took along with the other bikes, it's a wonder any survived!. 😊

[dvdknt]

I had a 'Kenny Roberts ' yellow DX,
OLD 62P. After many, many years of searching, she must be in Fizzy heaven.

[rickok]

The fizzy, as all Yamahas (RD250) had a lovely sound.

[wesmatron]

The colour scheme is often referred to as the Kenny Roberts livery after 'King' Kenny Roberts

[sjt]

Every school yard hells angels must have back in the day.

[Scissors]

This model wasn’t “The derestricted version”. It pre-restriction

[paullockwood]

The exact same spec as mine in 1978. 💙 I nearly died when I saw it.

So happy that the Reg wasn't TCA 101R. 😂

[jayblake]

Really nice example . i ve got a Baja Brown FS1E

[stvkbl]

Never heard of them being called a fizzer. London & Essex they were called fizzy's. I'd swap my house for that bike and go live in a tent. I'm 64 now but sill get flashbacks of just looking at the clutch lever or the throttle grip, you know what I mean, just the magic of it. Why oh why did we sell them.

[markwickstead]

my first road bike! loved it but every time it rained with the spark plug situated in such a position water got in and it cut out!!!! but loved it.

[Anthraxegott]

Used to have a 1984 with drum front brake. Would love to have one again, but recently they´ve gotten ridiculously expensive. I save one for sale a couple of days ago, for 19000 Sek/ £1600.

[huwbishop]

OCY469R same colour, owned '96.
45mph my arse, clocked mine at 60. Big bore kit (still 50cc) micron off an rd80 and mitsubishi points (stronger spring, higher revs).

[karlturton]

I remember riding my mates fsie dx back in the day I owned a Honda ss50 5 speed 60mphdownhill😂😂😂

[scarcam]

Had exactly the same back in '82 UFD434R The front disc was useless in the wet!

[brianmorecombe]

Around 6 grand now and that one is another example of that kind of price, infact that particular one probably worth more

[stuarthunter]

Mine had footpegs and not pedals I think it must have been an import. It was also much quicker than my mates fizzies. I did also put a beeline racing exhaust on it. My mate on his 750 said I was so 67mph downhill one day 😮