2012 Yamaha FZ1 Specs, and Review

2012 Yamaha FZ1

Yamaha's ultimate urban-assault machine - 2012 Yamaha FZ1 - returns for 2012 with only a face lift, but most won't complain due to the outright performance of the previous year's model. The largest naked sportbike in Yamaha's current lineup, which includes the smaller FZ6R and the mid-weight FZ8, will be available for 2012 with a Pearl White/Matte Black paint scheme. 2012 Yamaha FZ1 continues to be powered by an earlier version of its flagship R1 998cc motor - the one without the crossplane crankshaft - with 20 valves and a smooth fuel-injection system. And the bike handles how you need it, from low speeds to having the throttle open up all 150 ponies; 2012 Yamaha FZ1 features a fully-adjustable suspension, allowing the rider to tune the bike from needed comfort on a long sport-touring trip to full flickability on a race track. And this 2012 Yamaha FZ1 setup has been proven; five-time Daytona 200 winner Scott Russell uses this pavement brawler while training students at Yamaha Champions Racing School.

That reason alone proves the 2012 Yamaha FZ1 is one capable machine. And due to the upright ergonomics of the 2012 Yamaha FZ1, all this performance is available while riding in complete comfort.

2012 Yamaha FZ1

2012 Yamaha FZ1

2012 Yamaha FZ1 - USA Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP* $10,590 (Pearl White/Matte Black) Available from February 2012


ENGINE

• Type 998cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 20 valves
• Bore x Stroke 77 x 53.6mm
• Compression Ratio 11.5:1
• Fuel Delivery Fuel injection
• Ignition Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
• Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate clutch
• Final Drive O-ring chain
  

CHASSIS

• Suspension / Front 43mm fork; fully adjustable, 5.1-in travel
• Suspension / Rear Single shock; adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.1-in travel
• Brakes / Front Dual 320mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers
• Brakes / Rear 245mm disc w/single-piston caliper
• Tires / Front 120/70-ZR17
• Tires / Rear 190/50-ZR17
  

DIMENSIONS

• Length 84.3 in
• Width 30.3 in
• Height 47.4 in
• Seat Height 32.1 in
• Wheelbase 57.5 in
• Ground Clearance 5.3 in
• Rake (Caster Angle) 25.0°
• Trail 4.3 in
• Fuel Capacity 4.8 gal
• Fuel Economy** 35 mpg
• Wet Weight*** 487 lb

OTHER

• Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

2012 Yamaha FZ1 - European Specifications/Technical Details
European MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Engine

• Engine type liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
• Displacement 998cc
• Bore x stroke 77.0 mm x 53.6 mm
• Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
• Maximum Power 110.3 kW (150PS) @ 11,000 rpm
• Maximum Torque 106 Nm (10.8 kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm
• Lubrication system Wet sump
• Carburettor Fuel Injection
• Clutch Type Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
• Ignition system TCI (digital)
• Starter system Electric
• Transmission system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
• Final transmission Chain

Chassis

• Frame Aluminium die-cast, Diamond Shaped
• Front suspension system Upside-down telescopic fork
• Front travel 130 mm
• Caster Angle 25º
• Trail 109 mm
• Rear suspension system Swingarm, (link suspension)
• Rear Travel 130 mm
• Front brake Hydraulic Twin, Ø 320 mm
• Rear brake Single Disc, Ø 245 mm
• Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
• Rear tyre 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)

Dimensions

• Overall length 2,140 mm
• Overall width 770 mm
• Overall height 1,205 mm
• Seat height 815 mm
• Wheel base 1,460 mm
• Minimum ground clearance 135 mm
• Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 220 kg / ABS 226 kg
• Fuel tank capacity 18 litres
• Oil tank capacity 3.8 litres

Source : totalmotorcycle