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-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.
+The '''Yamaha FZ1''' is a street [[motorcycle]] manufactured by the [[Yamaha|Yamaha Motor Company Ltd.]] of Japan. Introduced 2001  to critical acclaim in Spain for the professional motorcycle community the "R1 For The Real World" touted 140 crankshaft hp based upon the previous generation R1 20-valve inline four cylinder four stroke engine.  The 2006 model has a similar, though more compact, next generation, 998cc [[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]]
-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.
+It is known as the Fazer FZS1000 EXUP 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 [[Yamaha FZ6|FZ6]].