Yamaha FZ1 Is It A Sport Touring?
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Yamaha FZ1 | My thought on the Yamaha FZ1 as a touring motorcycle. This is the most miles I have ridden it in a day. - Frank
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I'm 40, and I live about 600 miles from my siblings and mom. I've been finding it difficult to choose between this or a cruiser to make the occasional trips to visit. Now, thanks to this video and my bad knees, I've made my choice.
Hello Steve, glad to be of help. A cruiser is a nice way to go 600 miles. I had a Vulcan, and it was like riding in a chair! - Frank
This is very much a sport touring bike....yes more emphasis on sport but I absolutely love mine. Sporty enough to hang in the twisties yet comfortable enough to load up some luggage and head out on a long trip. I've done 1600 miles in a 3 day weekend. Definitely capable of 500+ mile days with ease. This coming from a soon to be 40yo.
Thank you for the great video!
Hello HM,Thank you for stopping by to watch it! - Frank
I'm 62 have a 2009Fz1 granite gray. 86k on it. I live in New Jersey. I've been too the great lakes down to Tennessee, T he dragons tail. On the highway 250 miles is my max. I can ride in the mountains all day no problems. It's a great bike. It's a bike that really can do it all.
Hello James, man your bike has been a few places! I tried riding to Niagara Falls once and gave up at about 250 miles per day. Maybe if I was younger! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding It was the longest ride I had ever done . I've learned for me hrs and a half stop top of gas bathroom something to drink loosen up bacon bike. I usually drop down into Virginia found a great spot to use as my hub. And take great rides every day without worrying about getting to the next hotel. Just find a good spot a few hrs away and go. It's so worth it
Hey, I'm 38 and did a 450km trip (280 miles) the other week on 2006 fz1n.
The experience was very noteable, but indeed draining. I was dead tired the next day -- the wind, knee positioning and pain in the butt got me.
Still love the bike though :)
Great video, cheers!
Hello Andrius, Its run to ride, but it does extract some cost to ride it over a distance. As long as you still love the bike when you are done riding, that means its worth it! - Frank
I'm 25 only 5'8 and this feels more like a touring bike for someone like me, however, previous owner was 6'4.. So all subjective but still the best bike I have ever owned and luckily it came with bars raised, ECU tune, etc. to make the ride much better.
250 on the highway and I'm done. Stop for gas 125 miles in top off and go. Then hotel lol. In the mountains it's easier your moving more. Highway beats me up.
250 on the highway my max. It 8s is a great bike.
Thanks for the update, I was actually considering a FZ1 for light touring runs....but think I go for a tiger 1050 or a Versys 1000 that I also have under the radar!
Hello Francisco, The Versys is a very nice bike. I owned the 650 but have not had the opportunity to try the 1000, but would live to eventually. - Frank
Was your Gen 1 better? I love the look of sport bikes and was considering the gen1 but in the end couldn’t take the knees cocked back . I’m 63 went w suzukiV Strom 1000
Hello Michael, the Gen 1 to me, is roomier and more comfortable the pegs may not be too much farther forward, but the seat position is much better for comfort, my legs were not as bent and I could ride it longer without discomfort.
The VStrom 1000 is a great bike for comfort. - Frank
I have one a black Fazer from 2009 and it's comfortable on long trips. I am 167cm tall and weigh 67kg maybe that is the difference. Two days ago I was sideswiped by a woman that had no patience for a short traffic jam, right arm bruised and bike is now by the towing company. It's a great bike and I will repair it.
Hello Jay, I am so sorry to hear you were hit. How is the arm? I hope the insurance company does not total the bike! Thats very common here, for even minor damage. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding Hello Frank, R arm is soar but the pain is OK. The bruises are like burn injuries, so I need to change the dressing daily. But I still am doing the trip we planned to France. We left on Monday from Antwerpen for Boulonge-sur-Mer, via Mont Cassel.
Next day to Le Havre along the coast. And today by Deauville to Le Mont Saint Michel. I am in a hotel 7km from there. Took some photos already. Tomorrow back to Le Havre and Friday to Belgium for home. It's going to be a trip of 1300km or more. I am doing it with my Triumph Trident 660, bought that in November.
It's not a sports touring motorcycle. It's a naked. However, I have toured on my FZ1. The leg position is cramped. But, you won't be riding more than about 100 miles without stopping because of the small tank and bad gas mileage. Lots of short breaks.
Hello Al, I was glad I took a few longer rides before ordering the luggage racks and top case myself. - Frank
Interesting that you felt that cramped on it. I have a 2014 that I make a few trips on each year with at least 800km daily on them. I found it to be a great bike. I have a slightly higher windshield, small tail bag for over nighters. Larger tail bag for long trips.
I switched to this bike from a metric cruiser after a back injury and couldn't be happier.
Hello Michael, I imagine my experience is based somewhat on my age. If I was even forty, I bet it would be a different experience. I find the Gen 1 bike to be more comfortable for me, as I feel like I am sitting in the bike more. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding fair enough. I also have some what shorter legs for my height which would help with the cramped feeling. The fact I do a ton of cycling also skews my opinion of comfort I bet haha.
@@bainer66 Hello Michael, I absolutely do not have the flexibility of a cyclist like you! -Frank
Nice video - you’ve confirmed that style of bike isn’t for me. No doubt it would be fun occasionally on short rides. How does the FZ1 differ from the FJR1300 for seating position/ergonomics and long distance riding?
Hello V Track, I absolutely love riding an FZ1. It's a fantastic bike to actively ride. Just cruising the highway to cover miles though... I just do not find it comfortable.
The FJR 1300 is more comfortable, but honestly, it closer the FZ1 for leg comfort than it is to a Kawasaki Concours. - Frank
Got the same bike and year as you my height is 5'9 so far i'm satisfied no cramps here
Hello HIktur, it's a great bike. A thrill to ride. My age is a factor for sure! How far have you gone in a day in the bike? - Frank
Got a 2009 fz1 and have purchased Gilles VCR fully adjustable foot and hand controls and can be moved up, down, back , forward by slackening a single Allen bolt
Hello Darryl, I will take a look at those. Moving the foot controls down and forward, just a little, would be a huge help. - Frank
@@OneOldManRidingforgot to mention a genuine comfort seat also increases legroom due to it being firmer and slightly more curved
@@darrylbray6919 Hello Darryl, A comfort seat would be great, even if it had no height increase. I truly missed the comfortable seat from my Gen 1 bike when I switched. The Gen 2 is significantly firmer. - Frank
I rode a FZ1, Love the performance but not the comfort.borrowed one for a weekend and used more Advil than gasoline. I ended up buying a Honda NC700 DCT which is only second to the Goldwing as the quintessential “old man’s motorcycle”
Hello Rick, I will have to try one of those. I imagine I will eventually own a Goldwing. It just seems the most comfortable bike to cross the country on, something I really want to do. - Frank
After 10 years on a XJR 1300 I wanted something lighter and a bit more exciting so I got one of these. I found that a day in the saddle on the fz1 was a lot more comfortable than the XJR.
Hello Martin. That's awesome. What year are you riding? - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I’m not riding now since I moved to the USA from Australia but it was a 2008 naked version that I bought brand new in 2010.
@@martinparr4194 Hello Martin, bike prices are kinda crazy right now, but the good thing about a Yamaha Inline Four, is that you can buy a mileage one and will run like a brand new bike! - Frank
I’ve always liked Yamahas. I’ve strayed but I’ve always come back to Yamaha.
Fz1n is my first bike and i can confirm that if im honest to my self it ist the most comfy bike. Beginning of this season i bought a second bike as daily/hobby project hornet 600 pc34. Its weird to say but i like the shitty old hornet more
Hello Alpha, liking a bike more than you FZ1? Blasphemy! I kid, I kid. I almost bought a Hornet this month, but the fellow had someone before me looking at it. Was silver and I do love a Honda. - Frank
It’s a sport tourer on the more sporty side…. That’s it… amazing bike for that, it’s not a touring bike like a goldwing fjr st1300 concours….
Hello Keith, I agree. I owned an FJC 1300 at one point. IMHO that's the near perfect balance of sport and touring. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding yup, might switch up to the fjr soon, seems like the perfect balance
@@keithquinn5624 Speaking of balance. The only downside of the FJR is when you full the fule tank. Oh boy it's too heavy for a while 😁 - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding haha
Would rear sets help with the leg Comfort any ? ? ?
Hello Edward, I imahient hey would. I was thinking lowered pegs, or a higher seat. Just need another 1-2" - Frank
My bucket list is the Yamaha Fazer 8 or Yamaha FZ1.
I got to have one or other.
@@edwardr1483 An FZ1 is magical. I was under the impression am FZ8 is fewer cams and cc, but otherwise the same engine. So you could not wrong with one. - Frank
This is one of the main differences between the gen 1 and gen 2. Even though older and heavier, the fz1 01-05 is much more comfortable. More upright position, bigger comfy seat. I'm 50 and regularly put in 150-300 mile days and thats twisty roads not hwy. I have owned many super sports and driven a gen 2 fz1. better bike performance wise, but not nearly as comfy or touring oriented as the first gen fz1.
Hello Eagle. Thank you for the response. I too found the Gen 1 to be more comfortable. I recently purchased an FJR and, honestly, I am not sure the FJR is significantly more comfortable than a Gen 1! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I just did a 220 mile loop today, I love that bike!
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Hello Glenn, how is Tenn fall riding? I ws there this weekend, but it was a bit rainy. - Frank
I had an FZ6 for a while and felt the same way. It was great for shorter rides, but not an all day machine. Not for me anyway.
Hello Misplaced, a friend of mine had an FZ6 before buying an FZ1 (I have a video of me trying to keep him in sight on my 390 Adventure). He actually had luggage racks on it and took multi day trips. I could not imagine doing so! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding Oh, I couldn’t do that either. After an attempt at a longer ride I hopped off and felt like I had to POP my leg back straight. 😅 Great running bike though.
@@MisplacedMotoVlogger Hello Misplaced. It screamed on the road. It was more of a beast than the FZ1 he said. I avoided even trying it out after he explained how twitchy the throttle was on his. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I’d have agree with your friend, it was a bit twitchy, you did get used or learned to deal with it after a while. Riding position was the killer for me. I think now I’ve got the right bike for me.
What ive learned is the first gens are alot more comfortable, i dont really know how to explain it . Ive got an 02 and i rode my buddies fz6
Hello Joseph, to me, I feel like you sit in the Gen 1. It's a larger, IMHO better shaped seat that's a little lower in the bike. The Gen 2 is more of a sport bike feeling, you are riding on the bike. I can ride a Gen 2 faster in corners with its ergonomics, but I can certainly ride longer on a Gen 1. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding definitely, agree 100% .
ive got a fz1 and im 190cm so every 150km to 250 km i get off in pain, just a part of my adventures :-)
Hello Minime, taking a break is the easiest solution. And less expensive than a new seat! - Frank
You said not a real naked position..... you do realize beside Fz1 is a Fz1N, N for naked, with an even more upright position?
Hello Mark, indeed, however, the bars are lower and require more lean than any naked bike I have owned or ridden.
And it's partially faired. The N is a life 🤣 - Frank
Seems you may have long legs, you know the same as a daddy long long legs spider. Standing on the pegs for a few miles gets rid of any cramps etc...for a while at least until you stop for gas, which is often since the tank is not very big and the FZ1 loves to be caned which is not the greatest fuel economy but does help you get your inner hooligan out.
Hello Stephen, Standing is a great way to stretch, though I will admit to being too timid to do it at highway speeds! Fuel stops do come often, the mileage is not amazing on an FZ1! Thank you for stopping by. - Frank
I keep forgetting that I'm gonna be more physically resilient being 20, and I'd probably be able to tackle a road trip on this bike with relative ease
Hello James, You would absolutely not have an issue traveling in this bike. I think... I probably would have been OK well into my thirties, but not now 🤣 - Frank
At 6'3" the FZ1 is on the tight side. I've found that I can ride longer with less pain on twistier roads. When I hit straighter highway I get locked into one position and start to get uncomfortable. Putting a seat on that is a bit thicker helps with the legs some and with the butt. I get more of my height from legs then torso and I have long arms to I'm not too bent over so that's a plus. BTW I'm 47 years old.
Hello J, Thank you for the feedback. Your age and height certainly help folks appreciate what they may experience on the bike if a similar size / age. You are certainly on the outside range of being comfortable on the FZ1, they seem to be made for someone not exceeding 6'! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I'm also outside the range in weight. If you weigh more than 180lbs upgrading the suspension goes a long way in performance and handling.
@@lackingpoint Hello J, I agree. Japan seems to believe we should all diet to ride the bikes! - Frank
Your legs are too long my friend. Nothing to do with age .. I am 68 .. no problem..
Hello Rob, you make an excellent point, there is a lot of variety in rider's sizes, especially inseam. Many folks like you are going to be more comfortable than others. - Thank you for bringing that up. - Frank
l have to agree. I'm 5"10 and feel quite comfortable. I think if your ove 6f it will start to play war on the leg length.