YAMAHA FZ1 (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2004, Yamaha released the FZ1, a naked machine in its first generation that comprised models manufactured from 2001 to 2005. The bike debuted in 2001 and was virtually unchanged over its production run, except for color options.

The first generation models were known as the FZ1 in the United States market, while in the European market, they were designated as the FZS1000 Fazer. The introduction of the FZS1000S brought a black-finished engine fitted in some countries with catalytic converters due to emission regulations.

The 2004 machine came in a 208 kg (459 lbs) package, comprising a front cowl with a small windscreen and fox eye headlights design, a dual seat with pillion grab rails, a black-finished frame, a chromed muffler, three-spoke cast aluminum wheels, and a 998cc engine in plain sight.

For suspension, the double-cradle steel frame was fitted with a 43 mm telescopic fork for the front-end suspension. In contrast, the rear end was fitted with a single shock absorber, offering excellent handling capabilities.

The braking performance was achieved by four-piston calipers with two 298 mm discs on the front wheel. The rear wheel was fitted with a 268 mm disc engaged by a two-piston caliper for strong stopping power.

The 998cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine fitted into the double-cradle steel frame, fed by four Mikuni carburetors, delivered a power output of 143 hp at 10,000 rpm and 106 Nm (78 lb-ft) torque with peak force at 7,500 rpm.

The 2004 Yamaha FZ1 was set into motion by a six-speed transmission that took the engine power and redirected it to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the machine to 260 kph (162 mph).