Should have opened it up on a quiet road. Pootling around town at 4000rpm doesnt give you a true impression of how good these bikes are.Yes you can pootle along,enjoying the comfy seat and smooth motor but they have a160 mph top end and the same maximum torque as an early r1 at 1000 rpm lower. Roll on overtakes in top gear no problem and drop a gear for real speed. They have a following by those who know about them. For me the best all round bike for the money.
I totally agree, if it was my bike I would have tested it a bit more but I was so impressed by it, even at that mileage it felt like a new bike. You can't beat the Japanese build quality, thanks for watching and commenting, stay safe ❤👍
owned my 2004 fzs1000 fazer for 14 years now, they are only detuned by 6bhp over the r1 engine they are based on but actually have more torq on the bottom end and mid range, they have 143bhp stock, will do 0-60 in less than 3s top speed 160mph, and 1/4 in less than 11 seconds have ridden many bikes and its the best all rounder ever had so wont sell it that one you were on was a bad example as looked like it had been seriously neglected, we long term owners of them tend to do some choice mods which just makes better in everyway. you also had about 40 miles of range left in the tank on fuel. they will do over 200 miles to a tank quite easily
is it still practical to buy a first gen fazer 1000 carburetor type up to this year? i really like to own this bike but i have doubt on the maintenance of the 4 carburetor compared to the FI versions
@@arthurpatricio9898depends. Don’t just let it sit for months without running it/fresh fuel. I always add synthetic two-stroke oil to mine, it actually stopped one carb from leaking.
I absolutely agree, I thoroughly enjoyed riding it, it had effortless power and felt like a new bike even though it had loads of miles on it. I'm seriously considering buying one as I think I could ride it for miles and get some serious distance done in comfort. Thanks for watching, stay safe 👍
@Eagle Scout is it still practical to buy a first gen fazer 1000 carburetor type up to this year? i really like to own this bike but i have doubt on the maintenance of the 4 carburetor compared to the FI versions
I quite believe it, the garage that loaned it to me asked me to take it easy because it hadn't been ridden for a while but actually it felt bulletproof 👍
I’m not remotely surprised that you enjoyed the Fazer thou. I’ve owned around 30 ‘big bikes’, and the big Fazer is my joint top bike, along with Honda’s Blackbird. Superb machines, and built to ride, not pose.
Totallt agree, was a pleasure to ride, and felt like a new bike even though it had a few miles under its belt. Thanks for watching and really appreciate the commenting too ❤👍
Thats amazing thank you, ive subbed back, lovibg the harley channels I subscribe to, the machinery and engineering is stunning, I do like to poke fun at some harley riders who refuse to acknowledge other bikes exist though 🤣🤣
You're welcome, I genuinely love harleys, ive ridden the livewire but I'm saving my first proper HD ride for next year when I go on holiday to the states. Can't wait 🇺🇲👍
1000s are monsters, I like them but just cant even get to 1/4 throttle on them. Just feels like tickling them. Open them open and it's 70 in first gear. When I tried the cb1000 I went up to 95mph and didn't even get chance to get into 3rd! (edit that was on a track of course) 😉
I would love to have had longer on the bike, it was so smooth and the grunt was all through the rev range. Thanks for watching, and I really appreciate the feedback ❤👍
Was it weird being able to find neutral? 🤔😂 Wind noise probably from windscreen channelling it towards your head. Have a similar problem with my Z1000SX: if I adjust it to the tallest setting the air around my head becomes turbulent, so it's better to leave it low. I've only ever owned Japanese bikes because "character" seems to equate to spending a lot of time riding to the garage to have it fixed. I just like my bikes to start every time 🤷🏻♂️ Nice first impressions video 👍🏼
They are great up there, only used them a couple of times because its a bit of a ride out especially if there's a problem with the bike, but they were highly recommended and I can understand why 👍 The fazer 1000 shocked me, so much easy power and so comfortable 👍
Oh my, that poor neglected bike..you could see the cobwebs fluttering in the wind and the rust on the clamp bolts made me feel sad...sounded sweet though 👍... Rsmf, Mark
Couple of points you raised...... Wind noise on a "Sports tourer", yep, I've had the same issues on a fazer 600 and gsxf750. Old bike, still going well?! Most Japanese bikes are good for high mileage and long life. Smooooth!! Again, yep, I'm lucky enough to own a Versys 1000 and an Aprilia Dorsoduro 750. As great as the versys is, it lacks the character of the Ape (in my opinion). Another good video, keep it up 👍 BTW, do you have a Facebook page I can follow you on? Or other social media? Grumps.
Great feedback thank you, the wind noise really surprised me, coming from a naked bike i expected it to reduce but it seems to channel all the wind to my head area instead of the monster letting it hit my chest?? Very strange. The bike felt so tight in every area (except trim) and felt good for another 52,000mls . I do have a twitter account and Instagram but I dont reallybise Facebook other than following other pages. Never really got on with it 🙁 Thanks for the awesome feedback and support, im hoping the next couple of vids have a bit more life about them 🤩
Yep. As I always say. Better to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. That's why I love my Enfield's. When I'm able to ride them. But that's another story 😕
Yeah its more fun ringing the neck out of a 125 than cruising at the same speed on a 1000. I was genuinely dissapointed when the moped wasn't available 🤣🤣
No matter how hard you try to pull that bike apart you won't be able to, it purrs through cities but open her up past 6000 revs and she turns into a BEAST, but a very comfortable and tight beast 😉 jekyll and hyde is an understatement, bloody fantastic bike, I've ridden it but i have a 600 version and it still does the same 😉
Yamaha have always made excellent road bikes 👍 just because it's 15 years old doesn't mean anything I ride 27 year old XR600 every now and then still rides like a new bike
@@thedonnybrookghost8394 KTMs are among one of the worst bikes in terms of reliability and longetivity. I bought a new RC390 back in 2014. The bike ran fine for 1st couple of years, after that, it started giving me major problems ij engine every 6 months. Head gasket would fail, oil leakage, gearbox lost its precision, overall, the bike became complete rubbish. Glad I got rid of it in 2018. On other hand, I also have a 2010 R15 with 200 thousand kilometers on odo, still running like new without any problems(except for rattling in fairing at high RPMs). Although the maintenance is still one of the costliest in 150cc territory, but it pays it back all with quality and trust of ownership.
@@prateekmishra6735 my husky / KTM EXC has been excellent did the piston at 165 hrs easy job 5hrs never had an issue with anything outstanding dirt bike 🤠
It was an awesome bike, shame I only had it for one day. Could have done some serious miles on it, felt like a new bike even though it had over 50k on the clock 😎👍
Should have opened it up on a quiet road. Pootling around town at 4000rpm doesnt give you a true impression of how good these bikes are.Yes you can pootle along,enjoying the comfy seat and smooth motor but they have a160 mph top end and the same maximum torque as an early r1 at 1000 rpm lower. Roll on overtakes in top gear no problem and drop a gear for real speed. They have a following by those who know about them. For me the best all round bike for the money.
I totally agree, if it was my bike I would have tested it a bit more but I was so impressed by it, even at that mileage it felt like a new bike. You can't beat the Japanese build quality, thanks for watching and commenting, stay safe ❤👍
Drop an ivans full monty kit on it and you get an even bigger surprise best mod to do to any fazer 1000 100%
owned my 2004 fzs1000 fazer for 14 years now, they are only detuned by 6bhp over the r1 engine they are based on but actually have more torq on the bottom end and mid range, they have 143bhp stock, will do 0-60 in less than 3s top speed 160mph, and 1/4 in less than 11 seconds have ridden many bikes and its the best all rounder ever had so wont sell it that one you were on was a bad example as looked like it had been seriously neglected, we long term owners of them tend to do some choice mods which just makes better in everyway. you also had about 40 miles of range left in the tank on fuel. they will do over 200 miles to a tank quite easily
I agree it was neglected but still felt very tight for its age, very fun to ride and I could have done some serious miles on it without any problem ❤👍
is it still practical to buy a first gen fazer 1000 carburetor type up to this year? i really like to own this bike but i have doubt on the maintenance of the 4 carburetor compared to the FI versions
@@arthurpatricio9898depends. Don’t just let it sit for months without running it/fresh fuel. I always add synthetic two-stroke oil to mine, it actually stopped one carb from leaking.
Ive put 16k on that old 05 fazer this year and loved most of it! No abs, electronic riding aids of any kind.
Awesome bikes mate, very underrated I reckon 👍
I own a 05 fz1. I think they are very underrated bikes! Just went for a 4 hour ride.
quarter-mile in just 10.62 seconds at 130 mph. stock, top speed 160
I absolutely agree, I thoroughly enjoyed riding it, it had effortless power and felt like a new bike even though it had loads of miles on it. I'm seriously considering buying one as I think I could ride it for miles and get some serious distance done in comfort. Thanks for watching, stay safe 👍
@Eagle Scout is it still practical to buy a first gen fazer 1000 carburetor type up to this year? i really like to own this bike but i have doubt on the maintenance of the 4 carburetor compared to the FI versions
It's only detuned a bit. Open it up and it's a beast !
I quite believe it, the garage that loaned it to me asked me to take it easy because it hadn't been ridden for a while but actually it felt bulletproof 👍
I’m not remotely surprised that you enjoyed the Fazer thou. I’ve owned around 30 ‘big bikes’, and the big Fazer is my joint top bike, along with Honda’s Blackbird. Superb machines, and built to ride, not pose.
Totallt agree, was a pleasure to ride, and felt like a new bike even though it had a few miles under its belt.
Thanks for watching and really appreciate the commenting too ❤👍
@@wsmv my pleasure. Safe riding mate
That bike just needs some luv, someone who will enjoy owning it.
I loved riding it, and would gladly give it a good home, but they were happy using it as a loan bike 😔
I have a four-cylinder in my CB650 - it isn’t full of torque but I like how smooth it is.
Seems like that older bike rides nice 👍
Cb650 is a lovely bike. ❤👍
Did you buy one? Or only a pic on the background of you phone and pc?
It was a loan bike while mine was having the forks rebuilt. Great bike, I offered to buy it but he wanted too much money for me 🤣
Sounds like that old FZ was running flawlessly
It was , such a tight bike, felt like it had 2000 miles on it rather than 52000 👍
I've had something from about everyone and my Yamaha's where always the most durable machines. Great engineering.
Nce video and some good footage. Dropped you a sub, always nice to see other UK vloggers
Thats amazing thank you, ive subbed back, lovibg the harley channels I subscribe to, the machinery and engineering is stunning, I do like to poke fun at some harley riders who refuse to acknowledge other bikes exist though 🤣🤣
@@wsmv there are other bikes? Haha Well keep the content coming, thanks for the sub
You're welcome, I genuinely love harleys, ive ridden the livewire but I'm saving my first proper HD ride for next year when I go on holiday to the states. Can't wait 🇺🇲👍
1000s are monsters, I like them but just cant even get to 1/4 throttle on them. Just feels like tickling them. Open them open and it's 70 in first gear. When I tried the cb1000 I went up to 95mph and didn't even get chance to get into 3rd! (edit that was on a track of course) 😉
Of course 🤣🤣
Of course... we believe you 😉
How is the handeling? Small turns and stuff?
For a bike that had done over 50k it still felt really sharp and the control and handling I couldn't fault. ❤👍
Is always nice to try a different bike out from what you are used to.
Yeah it was pretty cool having a go at it, i can see the attraction of a 4 cylinder engine, so smooth and free revving 👍
Great video 👍
Great subscriber ❤️
You wait until you get passed 6000 revs 😉 yammy's are lovely and very clever engines
I would love to have had longer on the bike, it was so smooth and the grunt was all through the rev range.
Thanks for watching, and I really appreciate the feedback ❤👍
Was it weird being able to find neutral? 🤔😂
Wind noise probably from windscreen channelling it towards your head. Have a similar problem with my Z1000SX: if I adjust it to the tallest setting the air around my head becomes turbulent, so it's better to leave it low.
I've only ever owned Japanese bikes because "character" seems to equate to spending a lot of time riding to the garage to have it fixed. I just like my bikes to start every time 🤷🏻♂️
Nice first impressions video 👍🏼
Find neutral? It was a nightmare, the yamaha only has 1 whereas my ducati has 5 neutrals 🤣
@@wsmv 😂😂😂
i used to work at unity road so recognised it straight away i loive local to it also fazers are fantastic i own one myself boody quick :P
They are great up there, only used them a couple of times because its a bit of a ride out especially if there's a problem with the bike, but they were highly recommended and I can understand why 👍
The fazer 1000 shocked me, so much easy power and so comfortable 👍
i have the same bike but why is this so rusty ?
It was a great bike to ride but I dont think it had been looked after which was a real shame 😔
Thanks for watching, awesome bike to ride 👍
@@wsmv yeah its really a awesome bike ^^ but it must be cleaned an make some work to looks like an good lady
Oh my, that poor neglected bike..you could see the cobwebs fluttering in the wind and the rust on the clamp bolts made me feel sad...sounded sweet though 👍... Rsmf, Mark
It was a bit unloved, but it kept fighting like a champ 🤩👍
Couple of points you raised......
Wind noise on a "Sports tourer", yep, I've had the same issues on a fazer 600 and gsxf750.
Old bike, still going well?!
Most Japanese bikes are good for high mileage and long life.
Smooooth!!
Again, yep, I'm lucky enough to own a Versys 1000 and an Aprilia Dorsoduro 750.
As great as the versys is, it lacks the character of the Ape (in my opinion).
Another good video, keep it up 👍
BTW, do you have a Facebook page I can follow you on? Or other social media?
Grumps.
Great feedback thank you, the wind noise really surprised me, coming from a naked bike i expected it to reduce but it seems to channel all the wind to my head area instead of the monster letting it hit my chest?? Very strange.
The bike felt so tight in every area (except trim) and felt good for another 52,000mls .
I do have a twitter account and Instagram but I dont reallybise Facebook other than following other pages. Never really got on with it 🙁
Thanks for the awesome feedback and support, im hoping the next couple of vids have a bit more life about them 🤩
Its a real bike for a real man 😆 might make a good winter bike for you.
Did ask them how much they wanted for it but he's gonna clean it up and sell for a good price🙁
@@wsmv ah, get a cheap bandit then
@@EpicAdamMotovlogs too much power for me, I don't possess the nuts to be a bandit rider visting crack dens and haunted factories 😱
@@wsmv 😆 I'm trying to find something equally mental now
Yep. As I always say. Better to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow. That's why I love my Enfield's. When I'm able to ride them. But that's another story 😕
Yeah its more fun ringing the neck out of a 125 than cruising at the same speed on a 1000. I was genuinely dissapointed when the moped wasn't available 🤣🤣
No matter how hard you try to pull that bike apart you won't be able to, it purrs through cities but open her up past 6000 revs and she turns into a BEAST, but a very comfortable and tight beast 😉 jekyll and hyde is an understatement, bloody fantastic bike, I've ridden it but i have a 600 version and it still does the same 😉
Yamaha have always made excellent road bikes 👍 just because it's 15 years old doesn't mean anything I ride 27 year old XR600 every now and then still rides like a new bike
Don't ever buy a KTM 😂 the actual cost of motor parts is sinful but still cheaper than Honda lol 😂
@@thedonnybrookghost8394 KTMs are among one of the worst bikes in terms of reliability and longetivity. I bought a new RC390 back in 2014. The bike ran fine for 1st couple of years, after that, it started giving me major problems ij engine every 6 months. Head gasket would fail, oil leakage, gearbox lost its precision, overall, the bike became complete rubbish. Glad I got rid of it in 2018. On other hand, I also have a 2010 R15 with 200 thousand kilometers on odo, still running like new without any problems(except for rattling in fairing at high RPMs). Although the maintenance is still one of the costliest in 150cc territory, but it pays it back all with quality and trust of ownership.
@@prateekmishra6735 my husky / KTM EXC has been excellent did the piston at 165 hrs easy job 5hrs never had an issue with anything outstanding dirt bike 🤠
You like the torque of a twin.... Come and try my 4 cylinder ZZR1400 ;)
Too much bike for me mate 😳
Ain’t bad for an old nail 👍🏼
It was so tight I was shocked. The guys at unity didn't think it would make it to weston but that thing would go on forever 👍
I know it's childish, but wind around your helmet 😂😁.
I thought the same ha ha!
😆😆😆
I thought so too
Had my Fazer from new 21 years ...never to part with it
It was an awesome bike, shame I only had it for one day.
Could have done some serious miles on it, felt like a new bike even though it had over 50k on the clock 😎👍