my father in law has one that i ride sometimes and it will suprise you. it dont have the power that my r1 has but it definitly makes up for it in comfort, but dont get me wrong it will suprise you when you twist the throttle.

 

They basically have the same engine, only the FZ1's is a little bit de tuned.

 

I just got rid of an '02 FZ1. I put 68,000kms on it and loved everything about it. I bought an '03 R1 and am extremely happy with it, but will definitely miss the FZ1 on long distance rides. Not quite as much power as an R1, and heavier, but still handles well and goes like crazy. I would recommend one if you are going to be doing longer rides.

 

i found this review .sounds like a good salesman.

Where do I start? I've been riding for almost 30 years and owned a wide assortment of bikes and I can honestly say that this is by far the best bike I've ever owned. Last year after doing some research on the FZ1 and the R1 I decided to go test drive both. The R1 has power, the FZ1 has that AND everything else. Guess which I came home with? The FZ1 has all the power anyone on the road could ask for. Crack the throttle open at 110 mph and you had better be hanging on because it will try to throw ya! It will easily keep up with the much more expensive sportbikes and you won’t have to stop and stretch your back out or try to get the feeling back into your wrists after 50 miles. It has great ergonomics and with the replacement of the stock seat one can easily ride all day. The only minor things I didn't like about the bike were easily replaceable and not too expensive. I replaced the hulking heavy muffler with a much better looking, better flowing and better sounding Leo Vince. The driver’s seat I replaced with a Corbin. I got rid of the flimsy plastic back fender with a Competition Werks fender eliminator and replaced the front signals with flush mount LEDs. For an experienced rider that wants a bike for more than just flat out speed, the FZ1 can't be beat. I wouldn't however recommend this bike for a novice rider because it does have the potential to gain control of the rider at higher rpm. Not a problem for us experienced riders (that high rpm power is a trip!), but a newbie could easily lose it.

 

i was thinking of getting the 08 fz1 as my next bike . ive got 55,000 miles on my 02 r1 and since im mostly commuting nowadays i thought the more relaxed riding position would be nice for a change. anyone have one . im wondering how the power compares to the one.

Went on a ride today with a friend that has an '01 FZ1. We swapped bikes half way and the FZ put a smile on my face. Not quite as big as if I were on my own bike but it's still loads of fun.

Mark
99 R1

 

I have a 1st generation, 2004 FZ-1 and I love it! There is just something about the bike that makes it extraordinary. Its not overly powerful on top but its got plenty low rpm torque and the upright riding position makes it feel faster than it is. Its not the best handling bike but it holds its own, it very forgiving, and its slow speed street manners are impeccable. Its not the prettiest bike but it still looks better than any GSXR ever made. Its not incredibly comfortable but a 400 mile day won't bother you much.

If I could only have one bike the R1s would have to go. Besides, there is nothing more fun in the whole wide world that smoking punk kids on their top shelf 600s in stop light races when you got a bag of groceries strapped to the back seat. :thumbup

 

Besides, there is nothing more fun in the whole wide world that smoking punk kids on their top shelf 600s in stop light races when you got a bag of groceries strapped to the back seat. :thumbup

:lol :rock

 

i have ride my friends 07 fz1, and im not impressed at all....not as fast as R1, has a little more down low but still not enough for me to change to fz1....if i look for down low torque i prefer v twin engine like aprilia tuono or ktm superduke...much more grunt....