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YAMAHA FZ-1 N 2008

YAMAHA FZ-1 N 2008
YAMAHA FZ-1 N 2008 · Photo: fratil, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA FZ-1 N 2008
Year2008
Engine TypeFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity998 cc / 60.9 cu in
Bore X Stroke77 x 53.6 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power108 kW / 146.8 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 76.7 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionDigital TCI (transistor controlled ignition) with 32-bit ECU
InductionFuel injection
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchWet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated
Final DriveO-ring chain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAluminium die-cast, diamond shaped
Front SuspensionTelescopic upside-down fork
Rear SuspensionLink-type swingarm, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 245 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2141 mm / 84.3 in
Overall Width770 mm / 30.3 in
Overall Height1204 mm / 47.4 in
Seat Height815 mm / 32.1 in
Wheelbase1461 mm / 57.5 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight198 kg / 436.5 lb
Wet Weight221 kg / 487 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre190/50 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.76 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed247.1 km/h
Yamaha file

A carry-over year for the naked FZ1, still using the R1-based fuel-injected inline-four with EXUP exhaust valve and a catalytic converter. Reviewers praised the light chassis and strong midrange while criticising abrupt throttle response at low revs and a small fuel tank.