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2011 Yamaha FZ1 Comparison Review

2011 Yamaha FZ1 Comparison Review. Read more in the 2011 Road Sport Shootout.

2011 Yamaha FZ1 Dyno Chart

Despite its cc disadvantage, the FZ1’s superbike lineage exerts itself on the dyno where it turns the drum up to 129.8 rear wheel horsepower.

The Yamaha's 67.22 lb-ft of torque ranks at the bottom (the beefy BMW twisting its crank with more than 20 extra lb-ft of force), but the FZ1 makes up for its torque deficit by revving higher.

The Yamaha instrumentation and switchgear doesn’t stand out either, but they exude practicality. We particularly dig the large, easy-to-read digital speedo.

On the street, the FZ1’s top-end biased powerband chases some of the larger competition.

It feels steadier in the corners than the Kawasaki, and while the BMW is a more stable mount, the Yamaha proves far more responsive to rider inputs.

The Yamaha shines in the handling department, where it bests all but the sublime VFR.

Aiding performance in the twisties is a sporty suspension package, with a three-way adjustable inverted fork and preload/rebound-adjustable rear shock.

the FZ1’s neutral handling and upright riding position make it both easy and comfortable to attack curvy asphalt.

The FZ1 delivers sporty engine performance, which it complemented by a potent brakes and supple suspension

Despite sporting the highest-revving mill, the Yamaha registers the best fuel efficiency (39.8 mpg) and longest range (191 miles) during our test.

While the Yamaha stands out with its skimpy looks, it’s the R1-derived Inline Four that delivers unique performance on the road.

2011 Yamaha FZ1 Comparison Review

While some in our testing troop favor the naked lines of the Yamaha, there’s no getting around that it’s the longest in the tooth.

2011 Yamaha FZ1 Comparison Review

The biggest argument for the Yamaha is its $10,490 MSRP. Riders get a lot of bang for the buck with the versatile FZ1, more than five grand less than the BMW and Honda!

2011 Yamaha FZ1 Comparison Review