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The '''Yamaha FZ1''' is a street [[motorcycle]] manufactured by the [[Yamaha Motor Company Ltd.]] of [[Japan]]. The [[2006]] model has a 998 cc [[DOHC]] 20-valve R1 engine, which produces 150 [[horsepower]] at 11,000 [[rpm]], set in an all-new compact aluminum frame.
The '''Yamaha FZ1''' is a street [[motorcycle]] manufactured by the [[Yamaha|Yamaha Motor Company Ltd.]] of Japan. The [[2006]] model has a 998 cc [[DOHC]] 20-valve R1 engine, which produces 150 [[horsepower]] at 11,000 [[rpm]], set in an all-new compact aluminum frame.


[[Image:2003 Yamaha FZ1.JPG|thumb|250px|right|2003 Yamaha FZ1]]  
[[Image:2003 Yamaha FZ1.JPG|thumb|250px|right|2003 Yamaha FZ1]]  

Revision as of 20:18, 20 July 2006

The Yamaha FZ1 is a street motorcycle manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. of Japan. The 2006 model has a 998 cc DOHC 20-valve R1 engine, which produces 150 horsepower at 11,000 rpm, set in an all-new compact aluminum frame.

2003 Yamaha FZ1

It is known as the FZS1000 in Europe. Model years 2001-2005 were virtually unchanged except for color offerings. 2006 saw a major redesign with a smaller gas tank, redesigned sportier ergonomics, and improved handling.

Yamaha also produces a smaller, similiar 600cc version of this motorcycle called the FZ6.