YAMAHA FZ-1N Abarth Assetto Corse (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FZ1 was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2001 until 2015, when it was replaced by the Yamaha MT-10/FZ-10. The first-generation motorcycles were known as the FZ1 in the American market and the FZS1000 Fazer in the European market.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer presented the Yamaha FZ-1N Abarth Assetto Corse, a prototype dedicated to Karl Abarth. Unfortunately, the machine was only a prototype and didn't end up in a production series.

The bike was fitted with top-end technology, such as an Ohlins suspension system, Marchesini wheels with sleek tires, a Brembo braking system, and many Rizoma elements. In addition, the bike's look was enhanced by the red and white color scheme with Abarth-style graphics.

The 2008 Yamaha FZ-1N Abarth Assetto Corse had installed a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 147 hp with a peak force at 11,000 rpm and 106 Nm (78 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was transferred to a six-speed manual transmission with a hydraulically operated wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 246 kph (153 mph).

As for braking power, the bike packed two 320 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc tied to a single-piston caliper on the front wheel, providing optimum stopping performance.