Yamaha FZ1 - First Ride and Review

Looking for a bike with a ton of engine and still comfortable and sporty. I think I might have found the bike you're looking for.

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Mountain Motorsports
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[CAToperator]

Just picked up a 2006 red FZ1, mint condition for $2500. The bike is flawless, 24k miles. love the power. It is a bit heavier then I am used to. But all and all, at the end of the day all my friends want to pull over and relax, I am never tired, which is awesome on the long mountain trips. Love my new fz1. Highly recommend this bike.

[entitykeeper]

The FZ1 is an awesome feat of engineering. The engine doesn't hit until past 8K RPM's. You never once got into the powerband on that bad daddy.

[Pittimus]

Ah the FZ1, just sold mine a few months ago after not riding it for quite a while. But she provided me years of fantastic enjoyment from the mountains to a few track days.

[mikeb]

Reflash the ECU, upgrade the exhaust and the fz1 becomes a beautiful beast. It has super-smooth linear controllable power -- and lots of it -- with very solid handling. I was going to sell mine due to poor low RPM power and crappy throttle response, but the ECU reflash dramatically cured those problems (my 2006 model year was the worst for bad ECU fueling). It is a great multi-mission bike that is super reliable. Very good for carving up the mountain roads, intermediate touring and commuting. It is one of my all time favorites.

[doomsayermike]

Just got me one of these in September. After a few mods, its just awesome to ride. I highly recommend to everyone to give the FZ1 a try.

[robertwachala]

I have a 2015 FZ1 and love it! I found it still its crate and put 38000 on it. If you want to turn it in to a beast, delete the factory exhaust (I installed a 2 brothers carbon fiber slip on), add a k&n air filter, and install a Power Commander 5. You add about 15hp, 500 rpm (12, 500 red line), a top speed of 170 and reduce the bike weight by approximately 30lbs. I also reduced the drag of the bike by removing the front factory turn signals and the whale tail. The front signals were replaced with low profile LEDs and the taillight with a Custom LED Blaster X taillight which has integrated turn signals. LED headlights improve night riding visibility substantially. I highly recommend this bike.

[nhhsraiders]

I pick up one of these tomorrow, I’ve had a 250/500 and now moving on to a 1000 and I’m excited for the comfortable rocket ship.

[Dynamoplus]

I have a 2010 FZ1, and the all of the reasons you stated are specifically why I bought it. It's a fantastic bike :) It has plenty of power, but it's not a scary sort of power.

[greenman]

I have an FZ1 and have put over 12000 miles on it and it seems the perfect mix
of power and also the ability to be laid back. I agree it can be heavy to push around, but, I am nearly 62, I would have difficulty thinking of a bike to change to.

[BoatingBiker]

Chase ole buddy, if you dont take the FZ1 over 6000rpm you are missing the point.

[krisballinger]

Whats up Chase? I stopped by Mountain Motorsports of Thornton rd. I forgot dudes name but he was a slender white dude. I drove my black and yellow 2003 Yamaha FZ1 up there and he stopped me before I got out the door. He admitted the mess out my bike. He said it's rare that you see a bike that I have of this year and condition without being scratched, dinged, laid down or beat up. I told him that my brother GAVE me this bike last week. I just had to go to Texas to pick it up. He told me that he gave me something special and it has been well taken care of. But anyways, he told me to watch this video. I told him that I've been watching your videos for about a month now. I really enjoy your videos and the information you provide. keep up the great work.

[lucasc]

I've had an FZ1 for about 5 years now and I agree with everything you said.  Spot on review!

[JojoCrazyCat]

I looked at this video years ago, i see one of these for sale online.
So i decided to look at videos about this bike.
I like the small fearing and the engine is very powerful.
It is a sport bike, but a little more relaxing of a ride.

[TRT]

I have two carbed versions. When you get the engine up above 9 the hold on factor kicks in you've got 2500 revs with meat in them to go. Also you need to ride a lot more and spend a lot more time with wider bars, flat trackers drift at insane angles with them and have absolute control. The FZ1 is very comfy and distance is no problem. To me it is the  sports tourer. As for the suspension, it is very adjustable, I set mine softer as that's is the way I ride in my environs but it can go way hard if needed. Just glad to see someone on their first ride getting what this bike is about.

[valdimitroff]

The suspension might be on the softer side but it saved my life. I hit a 4x4 with my 2008 FZ1 at 78mph. The hit damaged both of my wheels and launched the bike in the air. The bike performed flawlessly and didn't eject me. I escaped the accident without a scratch. My insurance carrier totaled my bike and I'm furious at them for not repairing it instead. I don't see myself riding anything else. This bike checks all the boxes for me.

[GSXGT-]

The Yamaha Fazer 1000 S, in Europe we like VERY MUCH❤

[RitzOriginal]

Mountain Motorsports are awesome for providing you with bikes to review! Keep them up !

[NinaB]

thanks for the video my husband has a 02 FZ1 FZS1000 and he loves the way it rides and handles

[rossc]

I got the same bike and color earlier this year. Got a deal on a 2014 a dealer was sitting on brand new, $2k off msrp, and factory warranty. I've put over 6k miles on it so far with zero complaints.

I was looking for fast and comfy with the ability to take it on long trips and got what I wanted. It's also nice to have a metal tank to put a bag on.

From what I've read, a tune will change all your issues (waiting for the warranty to expire). That, and it doesn't really wake up till 6-7k rpm.

[BadShadd]

I own a 2012 FZ1.  Fantastic bike!  Glad you got to ride one!