jared p
Wizard
Not sure where you get your "down 20/30ftlb" numbers. Don't have a figure for a stock FZ1 torque output, but a full package one makes a bit over 75ftlbs. Most liter supersports make about that but at a bit higher RPM. A tuned and piped S1000RR will make closer to 80ftlbs but again at a higher RPM. These supersports are lighter and obviously faster bikes but they are most certainly not up 20/30ftlbs of torque on a tuned GenII.
you're right, my numbers were off, shoulda said 10-20.
ss 600's, 40-55ft lbs
fz1's 60-75ft lbs
ss 1000's 75-95ft lbs
i guess i shoulda said 10-20, i did math wrong in my head when typing a quick response. it may not sound like much but 10ft lbs makes a difference, especially when 1000's are already making more tq before the fz1s peak tq hits at 7500
for example, my zx10r hits my fz1's peak torque over 1500rpms sooner and climbs and is 7ft lbs higher when the fz1 peaks, where the fz1's level out once they hit peak torque. it makes a huge difference when riding even though it may not sound like much.
This is my first running bike, so after two years of ownership, IT"S a blast. I am very conservative (rarely ever take my 08 above 6k), but when I have had too, it was A RUSH.
it is a blast, love mine to death, no other street bike could replace my fz1, its almost a perfect bike for what it is.