2006 FZ1 Fazer
ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined parallel 4-cylinder, DOHC
Displacement 998 cc
Bore and stroke 77.0 x 53.6 mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Max. power 110.3 kW (150 HP) @11,000 rpm
Max. torque 106.0 Nm (10.8 kg-m) @8,000 rpm
Lubrication Wet sump
Fuel supply Fuel injection
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Ignition TCI (digital)
Starter system Electric
Transmission Constant mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Primary reduction ratio 1.521
Secondary reduction ratio 2.647
Gear ratio: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
2.533, 2.062, 1.762, 1.522, 1.350, 1.208
CHASSIS
Frame Aluminium die-cast, diamond shaped
Front suspension Telescopic upside down forks
Front wheel travel 130 mm
Rear suspension Swingarm (link suspension)
Rear wheel travel 130 mm
Caster angle 25°
Trial 109 mm
Front brake Double discs, Ø 320 mm
Rear brake Single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2,140 mm
Overall width 770 mm
Overall height 1,205 mm
Seat height 815 mm
Wheelbase 1,460 mm
Min. ground clearance 135 mm
Dry weight 204 kg
Fuel tank capacity (reserve) 18 litres (3.4 litres)
Oil capacity 3.8 litres
Specifications are subject to change without notice, in accordance with national regulation and legislations
As you can see, the main changes are the new lump taken from the 04-05 R1 so power is up on the old model. While the power output may not seem to be as great as the gains the 04-05 R1 had over older models, you need to remember that this engine has been retuned to suit the style of riding we have got used to with the current FZ1. And while the power gap was smaller between the old FZ1 and the old R1, this model in fact puts out a fraction more torque over the current R1 and hits it's maximum power at the low 11krpm and torque at a lower 8krpm which is much lower then that of the screaming R1. This change to the power delivery comes mainly from engine remapping..so bolt on power at the sacrifice of mid-range grunt should only be a power commander away as it would seem there is very little mechanical changes to the engine. Other changes to make note of are the obvious change from Carbs to Fuel injection and the known benefits and pitfalls that can bring, the change from the steel tube frame to an all new aluminium die cast "diamond" shape frame which while based on the R1 frame, is still unique to the FZ1, Telescopic USD (Up Side Down) front forks, the front brake disk is up in size from 290mm to a greater 320mm in size but the rear is down in size slightly to 245mm (this is no bad thing as a number of riders have been known to lock the rear with far too much ease), the front wheel is the same size while using the new 5 spoke lighter alloy of that on the R1/R6 while the rear is up in size to 190/50/ZR17, dry weight is also down a few kg's to 204kg and the tank is up in size a small amount to 21.4 litres.
Looking over the pictures you can see most of the body is all new, we have yet to see any shots of the rear and that new whale tail, yet some parts look "borrowed" from the donor R1 (like the rear swing arm.but hey that's no bad thing as the nasty caravan box section that adorned the Fazer for many years to date I am only too glad to see the back of). The seat looks to be a little "thin" next to the arm chair on the current bike, but the pillion seat while thin looks to be contoured so might well be ok. This is all part of the new rear section which appears to be a bolt on to the main alloy frame and thus will allow for a quick and cheap change in the event of it being damaged and seems to be a welcome addition to the bike.
The bike also appears to be shipping with a rear hugger as standard, again a new addition to the Fazer and the handle bars look to be very straight, but I would not rule out the possibility of adding clip-ons at a later date as there looks to be enough clearance on top of the new forks. A point of ambiguity is the air vents in the front fairing and it is as yet unknown if this is a RAM AIR system as used on the R1, or if they are there purely for high speed stability..time will tell I guess. The lights are as shown in one of the pictures, both on which negates the need to modify the wiring at a later date to enable this as done to most of the bikes (I am trying to resist the urge to say that sports bike riders don't need them as they only ever ride on sunny Sunday mornings
but the Fazer rider tends to be an all weather day or night rider). Other items that caught my eye are the new radiator, the new moulding on the front of the petrol tank and the end's on the radiator
Now we cannot go any further without passing comment on the end can. Yes it is big, huge in fact and this is something we are going to see more and more of on new bikes and it is to do with the EU emission 3 tests due to come into restriction soon. Bikes like the GSXR already have cans like this and the new R6 "hides" most of it behind the fairing, obviously not an option on a semi naked bike like the Fazer. So Yamaha has taken the decision to make a "feature" of the can over trying to hide it away as just a fat can in the same colour trying to blend in with the rest of the bike. Another unsightly addition to the bike is what looks to be the same centre stand as the FZ6 which is not the most pretty stand we have seen, and I much prefer the old stand on the current model, but hey you can't have it all.
So love it or hate it, this is what we shall be expecting to see in the shops, at a guess, around next January or February next year. As for how it rides, that remains to be seen, but it is using a known engine from the current R1 which is known to be silky smooth and it mated to a chassis design which is again also very close to the R1 and it is using pretty much R1 running gear (sadly not the funky radial brakes) so should in fact feel like an R1 with a sit-up-and-beg riding position..with a larger petrol tank and centre stand and more in town usable power.
In fact, Yamaha will have you think this is the bike you should buy if you want an R1 for road use and not track use.and to be honest I think they might well have pulled something special out of the bag with this bike.maybe this will be the big Fazer the original FZ1 should have been.
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