149hp Naked Street Fighter: Yamaha Fz1

Rocking a 2002 fz1 and just sold an identical 01 lol great bikes very heavy to push around without weight reduction, but feels like a dirt bike once done. Very fast, very capable, sitting currently with 35k miles and was going to sell for a new gen 2 but have now decided to keep this bike.

Don't say that the bike can't get off the line. You just can't operate the clutch properly. It wasn't the bike's fault, it was yours.

Is srk cycle a cult? What's with the Bible BS?

I own four motorcycles, a 1300fjr, ZX14, FZ1000 (04) and a CB750 Super Sport. I am currently installing another engine in my FZ1. It is my "Swiss Army Knife" and my absolute favorite hands down. Stop and go, metro savvy and a BEAST when l want to attack the twisties or hit the freeway.

wrong it has 143bhp stock not 149bhp. owned mine since 07, ivans carb hit on it puts it to 141bhp at the wheel not the crank which is 143 stock, best all rounder going, your is also not running stock gearing its revving too high at 70 so someone changed that

I just bought an 01 fz1 I havnt rode it yet. But seeing this makes me super excited to own one

Just bought my second fz1 it has 40000 miles and still looks In excellent condition. Love love love this bike, super fast and comfortable

What about valve adjustments? Looking at a ‘02 w/27K on it ( and a Remus exhaust ) tomorrow.

This bike look a lot like my naked Bandit 1200 2006. 4cyl carburated. Love this bike

I have a 2003 bumblebee! Put a Ivan's jet kit on it.Took out the flat spot in the throttle and put on a yoshimura tri oval slip on exhaust.I live in California..I have been in the states all west of the Rockies, and been comfortable for all day riding. Put on some nylon saddle bags,tail trunk and tank bag and good for all week. I have 50,000 miles on it and have owned lots of bikes. At 62 years old I can act like a hooligan and ride with the gold wings and leave them in the canyons..I ABSOLUTELY LIVE THIS BIKE! FIRST OWNER AND KEEPING IT!

mate what is this gear shifting xD

Great bike, owned 1 for several yrs, unfortunately Yamaha are bullshitting about RWHP numbers, nowhere near the claimed 149BHP, you're lucky if you get 135BHP from a stock bike ... I have a well sorted bike with an Ivan's jet kit / ported carb mounts / Modified air box lid / free flowing exhaust can & a properly setup Exup valve 155RWHP.

I bought my 2001 FZ1 in 2004. I still have it. I have it set up for sport touring. I built my own tail luggage rack. I run a set of Nelson Riggs tail bag and saddle bags. I also run a good magnetic tank bag. When I lived in Nebraska, I rode to the Black Hills South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, and Kansas. Another trip from South East Nebraska to Phoenix Arizona in two days. I shaved the seat for a more comfortable ride long term. My last trip I changed the gearing up on on the front and down one on the back. I have done 600 mile days on this bike.

Loved the review and inviting our Loving Father God as well. I've owned a 2008 FZ6S S2 since new and love it. Won't be selling it and it's just clicked over 65,000km on my last ride. Absolutely enamoured by her. Keep the vids coming!

Im 58 years old and took my 2002 FZ1 from Saratoga NY to Tazwel Virginia to ride the Back of the Dragon. 2100 miles and the bike performed flawlessly

i'm 73 and my bike is a 2004 with 37k miles.

I've had mine for 17 years because I'm still waiting for someone to come out with a better motorcycle.

I sold mine a year ago and I regret it. Love my new bike but I miss that old one

I've had mine 12 years ,kinda says it all really, it's even better with the ivans full monty kit in

On these adds you really need to be accurate with the HP. It probably makes 120/30 at the rear wheel not 150

I own this bike.

i’m getting mine for 2000! absolutely nothing wrong with it just some scratches!! so excited!

My dad has an 04 FZ1 that he bought brand new. Got it up to 177 mph out in Death Valley racing a couple CBR600s and he beat them so bad they cpuldnt believe the bike was stock.

Now that hes older i ride it more often than him nowadays. Idk why people dont wver talk about how wicked quick and fast this bike is...the bike is now 19 years old and will beat any 600cc bike and even hangs with newer 1000s until the new bikes typically beat it on the top end.

Love this bike.

Best bike ever made. Power on tap, comfortable, i thru a set of engine cages on it so i can kick my legs up. This bike does everything. She handles like a dream. Did 1300 miles over a week. Not a hiccup from the old girl, 6 hours of heavy rain didnt even make her stutter. I love my 2001 FZ1!

" I just got off a ducati pennegali which takes straight off from the line, this bike does not" LOL nice excuse for being a shitty rider and riding the clutch like a beginner.

took my 2002 FZ01 from Oakland CA to Albuquerque with full touring hard bags and no problem at all. wonderful bike all around, I've had it for 12 years and plan to ride it until the end my days on the road. great touring bike with the only issue being poor gas mileage and short tank-range. even so, fun fun fun all the way. excellent breaking, suspension, handling, accelaration and comfort. best all around utility bike for the money by far. added a carb kit plus pipe, and it's even better. well worth the money, just be sure to either use alcohol free gas or dry-gas additives to prevent carb damage from the water issue.

My 2002 FZ1 ( in my pic) has Jet Kits, chain and sprocket 15t/45t, SC exhaust, handle bar, racing clutch, All black engine block and headers…I LOVE MY FZ1.. Power wheelie in 3rd if I really wanted too!! My first bike but Honestly it’s a Beast!!! 💯🏆💪🏽 Team Yamaha

Would you consider putting highway pegs on this particular bike, mounted on the tubular frame up front ? How would you do this please?

I have a 2003 Black and Yellow FZ1S that used to be my dad’s. He bought it brand new off the showroom floor, he took it from southern Arkansas to Hershey, PA and back. I’ve owned it for about 3 years now, it’s got almost 40k on the odometer. I ride to West Plains MO at least twice a year from southern Arkansas. It still runs as well as it did when it was brand new. The iconic Yamaha 4 cylinder sound will never get old to me, especially of the Genesis 20 valve

Got a Fazer 1000 , love it !

I own a gen2 08 fz1 and it's been one of my favorite bikes to own, I've got a full exhaust with a cat delete and a ivans ecu flash and it really woke the bike up, in stock form it's fast but after the ecu flash it definitely performs better.

Great naked bike

I bought a 2003 FZ1 yesterday. “Back home” is laser.
So far I love the ease of slow speeds in town and the quick acceleration in higher gears from slower speeds. I’d mention the crazy acceleration at high rpms but everyone already knows about that, redlines at 12000…
So flashback!

Happy New Year (2024)! I bought a 2003 FZ100r-s on the 30th of December. A homecoming is exactly right. The sound, the acceleration, the carb power vs the injected power, and the grounded feeling of sitting on horses ready to explode but holding them back. I went to the gym yesterday and felt the results from letting the horses fly a few times! I can see this bike very well could be with me for a long time.

Can the headlight be swap for a angel eye round headlight easily?

I have this exact bike, has its issues and wired noises which is expected from a 22 year old bike. But I love it nonetheless.

Does any one know where to get a rebuilt engine for actual crotch rocket

I’ve had mine for a year now, 2002 fz1 put over 5k miles on it now. It’s top heavy but it’s a beast. Very fast as my first bike but it’s not a rr for sure. Super super comfy bike 5’10 rider. Leans wondeful straight lines better (obv) bare bones bike no bells and whistles but it enhances the experience and thrill of the ride. I can bounce back and forth full lean at low speeds and be super comfy. Love the bike I’ve got nothin bad to say about it

Just got a FZ1 yesterday 2003 15k miles anything I should look forward too on the bike? It’s lowered into a sport position with the handle bars but man it feels amazing

I'm from the uk and got a 2005 last of the mk1 fazer 1000 and done 50 thousand miles on it best all rounder bike

Got me an R3, kind of tired of it. So ima get an FZ1 Next lol

Why do you yanks always pronounce DUCATI with R in the middle.........DUCARTI......?.......FFS

Pull the forks up through the yokes by about 5mm to speed steepen the head angle a smidge and you'll have somethign that turns in sweetly for the roads. Mine's clocked in at 54k miles, having had her since 35k. It needed a replacement engine when the thermostat and water pump went, as well as new forks (re stanchion due to agressive pitting from UK winters). It's a solid performer and very comfortable. My only gripe is that there isn't much by way of aftermarket rearsets or footpegs. I've got a lingering issue with my feet (plantar fasciitis), meaning that I'd like the footpegs to be slightly higher up to allow my arch to be under tension.

200+ mile tank range and lovely midrange vs my 07 R1 makes it very purposeful for the road. Was planning to chop and change for a VFR800 Vtec or a 765R/RS, but was strongly advised to keep hold of her, if not for her useability and practicality

I seen this bike with a supercharged badge on it the other day. was that a thing?

Just got one today rode it home it’s a bad ass bike

I've got a 2009 FZ1 that is so fast it will scare you.

Only reason why I want 600 is the weight.

126hp not 150! If you want real 150hp buy s1000r

143 hp...please ;-)

My 04 does 110 mph wheelies in second gear. One of fastest bikes ever made. It will outrun just about anything up to 160 mph. Mine has 100,000 miles. Never broke down.