YAMAHA FZ1 (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha FZ1, a naked machine part of the second generation of FZ1 models, manufactured from 2006 to 2015. Compared to the 2001-2005 models, the 2007 FZ1 was a completely different model.

The changes made to the second-generation models included a new chassis, bodywork, suspension, and a different engine. The engine was taken from the 2006 YZF-R1 and tuned to deliver better mid-range torque.

The 2007 Yamaha FZ1 came with many revisions, such as a softened rear suspension spring and an updated fuel injection system that reduced the normal throttle snatch by slowing down the secondary butterfly opening.

The 2007 machine came equipped with a two-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, a front cowl with a small windscreen and a double headlight design, a black-finished engine and frame, a side and center stand, and five-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike's suspension comprised a 43 mm adjustable MotoGP-styled Kayaba USD telescopic fork with 130 mm travel on the front and an adjustable Kayaba shock absorber with 130 mm travel on the rear.

The front wheel was fitted with two 320 mm floating discs and four-piston calipers, while the rear wheel had a single 245 mm disc engaged by a single-piston caliper for solid braking performance.

The power was generated by a 998cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with 150 hp on tap at 11,000 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm. With a six-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive, the 2007 Yamaha FZ1 hit a top speed of 247 kph (153 mph).