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2001 was the first year that the FZ1 was produced. Models produced in the period 2001 to 2005 were known as FZS1000S (Fazer in Europe). They had a modified Yamaha YZF-R1 motor in a steel tubular frame. The FZ1 was carburated and produced around 140 horsepower. They were virtually unchanged over this period, except for different color options. In some European countries the 2005 model saw the introduction of an exhaust based catalytic converter, albeit of a rudimentary design. The FZ1 has the same 998cc inline 4 cylinder motor found on the R1, but slightly detuned for street use. Considering the reduced compression ratio & milder cam shaft, the FZ1 still packs quite a punch throughout the transmission range. It delivers enough low/mid range torque to get the adrenaline pumping, and enough top range torque to make you scream in your helmet. The multiplate clutch allows for clean shifting through all 6 gears. However I wish it had a slipper clutch like the R1, in order to reduce the engine braking inherent in all 4-stroke engines. The exhaust system runs from 4 into 1, and uses an automatic EXUP system. This is basically an exhaust valve that is controlled by the throttle position. It works automatically to ensure optimum back pressure throughout the rev range. The single highly stylized muffler has built in heat shields, and is used to control both noise and emissions. Read the rest of this entry »

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Is there any logic in building a scooter that goes almost 120 mph, tips the scale at no less than 600 pounds and spans a 63-inch wheelbase? I strongly doubt it, but someone at Piaggio’s headquarters in Pontedera, near Pisa, has been nurturing this concept for almost two decades. Through the years the idea has been discarded, recovered, thrown away again, re-sized and finally integrated into a wider program pivoting around a whole generation of 90-degree V-Twins. Gilera The front end is rather conventional by scooter standards, featuring a 41mm fork with the offset wheel spindle facing to the rear. Twin 300mm rotors and two-piston calipers by Brembo offer excellent power and modulation. Read the rest of this entry »

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