YAMAHA FZ1 (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FZ1 was a naked machine manufactured by Yamaha over two generations. The first generation comprised models manufactured between 2001 and 2005 and were known as the FZ1 in the American market and FZS1000 Fazer in the European market.

The bikes were manufactured on tubular steel frames, powered by a modified version of the engine packed by the YZF-R1 models, and fed by four carburetors. Over its production period, the FZ1 remained virtually unchanged, except for color alterations.

In addition, when Yamaha released the FZS1000S, it was equipped with a black-finished engine instead of the silver one on the standard model. The bike was fitted with catalytic converters in some countries due to emission regulations.

The 2003 Yamaha FZ1 came from the factory with a small front cowl, a small windscreen, a fox eye headlight design, a one-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a chromed silencer, and three-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

The 2003 Yamaha FZ1 was fitted with a 998 cc four-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled engine, producing 143 hp with peak force at 10,000 rpm and 106 Nm (78 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm. The engine power was redirected to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission, pushing the bike to 260 kph (162 mph).

As for braking purposed, the machine was equipped with four-piston calipers and two 298 mm discs on the front and a dual-piston caliper with a 268 mm disc on the rear.