HOT NEW COLOURS FOR YAMAHA FZ1s

by Dave · March 25, 2007

Yamaha has released the 2007 naked and faired versions of its versatile FZ1 sports motorcycles in hot new colour schemes

The FZ1’s 20 valve fuel injected R1 supersport engine produces astonishing real-world performance and is bolted into our trickest streetbike chassis yet. The result is awesome to behold – a squat, muscular powerhouse that will take your breath away, every day.

2007 Yamaha FZ1 Yamaha has released the 2007 naked and faired versions of its versatile FZ1 sports motorcycles in hot new colour schemes

Brutal styling concentrates mass around the engine, right down to the slimline rear end and stubby midship silencer, for eye-grabbing style and superb controllability.

The FZ1 is also equipped with an aluminium frame and swingarm with optimal balance between torsional, lateral and vertical stiffness for a great-handling, responsive ride.

New colours for 2007 are Teal Tech and Lava Red for FZ1S and Power Blue for FZ1NThe light yet stiff, sweet handling chassis combines with aggressive ergos and a 51 per cent front wheel bias to put the rider in total control. Helped by a pair of Moto GP derived USD forks with separate rebound and compression damping.

The 2007 FZ1 comes in two versions, the naked streetfighter ‘N’ model sporting a cutting edge headlight design and the faired ‘S’ model with half-cowl and R1 style lights, the version that recently scooped US Rider magazine’s Bike of the Year Award.And if it’s race pedigree you’re after, Yamaha’s FZ1 currently holds the YMF Loan Australian Naked Bike title.

So whichever model you choose you will be guaranteed the ride of your lifetime on a versatile machine that can handle racetrack duties as well as city traffic, weekend blasts and long distance rides.

The FZ1N now comes in Power Blue with bold new graphics as well as Midnight Black and Metallic Silver colours while the FZ1S new colours are Lava Red and Teal Tech with 2006 option Ocean Depth still available. RRP (inc GST) remains at 2006 levels of $15,999 for the N model and $16,699 for the S model.

2007 Yamaha FZ1
2007 FZ1N/S Key Features:

• FZ1 is a lightweight powerhouse with great handling.

• Compact aluminium frame, current-generation fuel-injected R1 engine, standout styling and aggressive naked-bike stance guarantee excitement.

• Adjustable suspension at both ends lets the FZ1 be dialled in for a wide range of uses—everything from track days to urban assault to sport touring.

Engine:

• Current generation 998cc DOHC 20-valve R1 engine is tuned for tremendous mid-range punch.

• R1-style fuel injection with computer-controlled sub-throttle valves provides precise fuel/air mixture for superb power delivery across the entire rev range.

• Closed-deck cylinder block provides great strength while allowing a narrow engine in spite of big, 77mm bores.

• Narrow-angle five-valve combustion chambers produce a highly efficient 11.5:1 compression ratio. Big valves and high-lift cams flow plenty of air.

• Carburised connecting rods with fractured big ends produce a quick-revving engine with excellent high-rpm durability.

• Four-into-one chamberless short-style exhaust contains stainless steel EXUP and three-way catalyst with O2 sensor for outstanding power delivery throughout the rev range and low emissions.

• High silicon ceramic-composite cylinder sleeves ensure great heat dissipation for consistent power delivery and reduced friction.

• Curved high-capacity radiator with twin ring-style fans keeps everything cool under all conditions.
Chassis/Suspension:

• Aggressive chassis geometry for quick handling: the engine’s carried 33mm farther forward for excellent handling.

• Aggressive ergos: 18 litre tank is shaped to move the rider forward into a position of total control—supersport-like 51 percent front wheel weight bias means confident, quick handling.

• Super light aluminium frame uses a special mould casting technique that allowed engineers to minutely vary metal thicknesses for optimal rigidity throughout.

• Stressed-engine design holds the engine in place with six mounts, for excellent vertical stiffness and handling.

• Long and rigid Controlled Fill aluminium swingarm reduces drive chain-induced suspension movement for excellent handling, tyre grip and looks.

• 43mm fully adjustable inverted fork contains compression damping in the left leg and rebound in the right— proven effective on the YZR-M1 MotoGP bike—as well as stiff springs for excellent handling.

• Two 320mm front discs squeezed by monobloc four-piston calipers and a large master cylinder for strong stopping power; lightweight, 245mm rear disc with thick pads for longer life.

• Removable subframe for easy maintenance, and detachable passenger footpeg mounts for stripped-down style.

• Light R1-spec five-spoke wheels and fat radial tyres look hot.

2007 Yamaha FZ1