The Beast has arrived!

[CrazyBiker]

One tip: The rear wheel will spin when leaned. Idea is to let off the throttle just a little bit not full OFF.

 

[CrazyBiker]

He's riding it too much to post pics.

Damn batteries are drained. I wiped it down but then went to take the camera out :spank:. Wait another hour or so.

 

[CrazyBiker]

pics updated! will take better ones when I get to the twisties.

 

[b.konstadinos]

Congrats man!!! I love this bike. This was my first choice (and still is) back when i bought my fz6 but i couldn't afford the 11000 euros. Looking forward for the day that i can buy this beast. :thumbup:

 

[jrf]

:bow: Yes it is a very awesome looking bike



NOW WHAT ABOUT THE POWER:drool: I GOTTA HEAR:drool:

 

[vdbergj1]

pics updated! will take better ones when I get to the twisties.

Nice pics, thanx! She is a beaut!:rockon:

 

[CrazyBiker]

Power is everywhere. You have to be really watching the speedo as speed climbs quickly and you don't even notice it. Handles like a dream, so compact. It tracks and holds a line great. The frontend on the FZ6 hangs out too much. For the FZ6 I had to point the front end in the right direction in the curves even with R6 forks. FZ1 falls into a line almost automatically. The riding position is very natural for touring as well as carving the twisties. Though I may still rotate up the bars a little bit. I feel like i am one with the bike which I didn't feel with the FZ6.The FZ1 is very compact in the front. The stock screen is great so far. No turbulence. Have to ride one with a aftermaket double bubble screen to know whether to get it or not. The seat may need to be changed but I was fine after a 180 miles interstate ride. You feel like you are sitting on the bike rather than into it. But then the stock FZ6 seat was the same too. Stock brakes are awesome. Suspension is good too but will become gr8 after they are dialed in.

 

[jrevans]

Looks great. I love it in black like that.

:rockon:

The mods are nicely done and address the issues that I have: rear fender and exhaust. Glad to hear you got that good for mileage too!

Does your model have all of the updated FI stuff, since I seem to recall some FI issues in the first year or so.

 

[CrazyBiker]

Yes, FI is updated and all good. If you ride a FZ1 you will not go back to the FZ6. It handles much better.

 

[CrazyBiker]

some more impressions . updated ..

 

[CrazyBiker]

Oh and did I mention 550 watt alternator output compared to FZ6's pathetic 200W. If they market FZ6 as a sport touring then go figure.

 

[CrazyBiker]

Review organized and added some pics: Here are more side by side pics from a recent ride.

Just a comparison pic I made before biting the bullet on the FZ1:

 

[CrazyBiker]

Some comparisons I looked at 2007 Streetfighter Comparo II - Street Bike Motorcycle Comparison Review - Motorcycle USA

Big, Naked and Beautiful: Open-Class Standards 2006 - Motorcycle.com

Who Here Has Ridden or Owned Both Gen FZ1's and Which Are You Happier With - FZ1OA Message Board

FZ1OA Message Board - View Single Post - post up pics of your FZ1's set up for touring

FZ1OA Message Board - View Single Post - 2009 FZ1 black forks