2011 FZ1 to us
I hope Yamaha Corporation reads this thread to bring an outstanding 2011 FZ1 to market. I think they will and I’m looking forward to it!
Look at the Yamaha history, the 2006 FZ1 received the 2004 R1 engine change. That shows that when change comes along it may take TWO YEARS to implement the change across their product line, which involves design work, retooling manufacturing, marketing and distribution. The cross-plane crankshaft came out in the 2009 R1 engine so they could present it in the 2011 F1 if they decide to. If it happens it’s in the works right now at Yamaha!
Generally, the MSRP rises $500 per year but the rise was $800 between the 2009 R1 and the 2008 R1 (probably because of the “breakthrough technology” cross-plane crankshaft). That would put the MSRP of the 2011 FZ1 about $11,090
(See how the FZ1 engine change came TWO YEARS after the R1 engine change):
◊ Comparing the 2009 YZF-R1 and 2008 YZF-R1:
Engine (Bore x Stroke):
2009 YZF-R1 – 78mm x 52.2mm
2008 YZF-R1 – 77mm x 53.6mm
(Same engine as the 2010 FZ1)
The MSRP rose $800:
2009 YZF-R1 – $12,490
2008 YZF-R1 – $11,699
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Specifications+Comparison
◊ Comparing the 2010 FZ1 and 2009 FZ1:
Both have the same engine (Bore x Stroke): 77 x 53.6mm
Engine (Bore x Stroke):
2010 FZ1 – 77mm x 53.6mm
2009 FZ1 – 77mm x 53.6mm
The MSRP rose $500:
2010 FZ1 – $10,290
2009 FZ1 – $ 9,790
2010 Yamaha FZ1 Specifications+Comparison
◊ Comparing the 2003 YZF-R1:
Engine (Bore x Stroke):
2008-2004 YZF-R1 – 77mm x 53.6mm
(Same engine as the 2010 FZ1)
2003 YZF-R1 – 74mm x 58mm
(Same engine as the 2005 FZ1)
2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 Specifications+Comparison
◊ Comparing the 2010-2006 FZ1 and 2005 FZ1:
2010-2006 FZ1 – 77mm x 53.6mm
(Same engine as the 2004 YZF-R1)
2005 FZ1 – 74mm x 58mm
(Same engine as the 2003 YZF-R1)
2010 Yamaha FZ1 Specifications+Comparison
No other engine changes recorded since 2001.
Here’s an excerpt from a review of the R1:
You feel the Crossplane advantage in every part of a turn. Reduced engine braking is one byproduct, and on the downhill entry to Eastern Creek's first-gear Turn 9, it's a revelation. Without excessive compression braking pulling the bike in the opposite direction--and aided by Yamaha's excellent, ramp-type slipper clutch--the R1 zips toward the apex with the immediacy of a 600, the rear wheel obediently and ever so slightly drifting out behind. With less rear wheel input bossing the chassis around, you can brake harder into a corner without worry of overwhelming front grip
Crossplane Powerplant - Motorcyclist Magazine
But the engine must perform properly to fit this street machine. I hear what javahaxxor says,…
…
Those of you who wish a crossplane crankshaft, be careful what you wish for, the new R1 is a bitch to ride at low revs, it shakes and coughs, and generally feels like it's breaking down when you're around 1-3000 rpm, which would be in town, slowing down at red lights, splitting lanes in traffic jams.
I'd rather have the "old" 2008 engine instead.
Finally my choice of a new bike fell on the FZ1 because it's a good allrounder. Decent top fairing, short wheelbase, so it's pretty good around town, stable at high speed and good torque so you can cruise a bit on the freeway, etc.
So what I would wish for 2011 is that Yamaha
-shave off 30kg off this bike
-upgrade the instrument cluster with a gear indicator and shift light.
-redo the OEM exhaust with a removable DB-killer and a steel or carbon fiber casing
I’ll trade in my FZ6 for it!
Grip
:yes:
