1986 Yamaha FZX700S Fazer Cruiser reviews

This is the second Fazer I have had and I wished I never would have sold the first. My Fazer is very responsive off the line and very easy to handle in corners/turns. The only drawback is the Fazer has is its small fuel capacity. However, I have people come up to me all the time whenever I am fueling up, who just have to know more about my Fazer. Show less

This is just a perfect bike. The way it's made, it's just great for anyone. The powerband is like a shot of nitrous oxide! The comfort level is great, I could ride it for a couple hours at least and still be comfortable. The top speed is about 150 at least. 0-60 is around 3 seconds. It'll beat just about any car out there. It's very easy to handle and very lightweight for a 700cc bike. And even though it's 19 years old, it looks awesome! I love the design! The only negative thing about this machine is the very small fuel capacity. I've had to fill up at about 105 miles after the past couple tanks of gas. But I still love it. And also very rare, only made for 2 years in the U.S. Couldn't ask for a better bike. Show less

I have a 1986 that I ride every day, this is the best bang for the buck if you want to go fast, and trust me you will! Show less

Radical looking even after 15 years this bike kicks butt. It is completely reliable only requiring an occasional valve-adjustment every 25,000 miles. Mine (a full 750 in Canada) does the quarter in 11.58 at 116 mph, tops out at 140 mph prone, has real good brakes, is very nimble with it's 16" front wheel, being naked it is a little wobbly at ultra high speed but nothing that can't be managed. It's almost as quick as a VMax, whose style it emulates, and much quicker on a winding road. It wheelies real well, can burn-out like a dragster, is low to the ground but has reasonable ground clearance, it has a short reach to the bars which make it seem even smaller than it is. I've had over 35 bikes of all kinds, this one is the best and most versatile. Manny Show less

This must be the most underrated bike of the eighties. I bought it for 7500 guilders, not knowing what it was. The slightly detuned 20-valve (!!!) genesis-block has loads of torque. I never lose a traffic light GP and I take on everything, from Ninja's, CBR's to V-Max's. The combination of power and great handling makes it an ideal bike for in the city. With a top speed of about 220 kmh it will also do fine on the highway. Show less

I've only had this bike for five year's. I got it in trade for a truck worth about $1,500. I ride it as much as possible, mostly to work and back. It has about 54,000 miles on it but doesn't seem to mind. I often rode with a guy who had a "98" Buell (that's 12 years technology and 500cc advantage) he was always wanting to remove a few plug wires from my bike, stating "that's the only way he would be able to keep up." My point is that this is an all around good bike, daily driver, very fast and works well within a budget. Show less

My 1986 Phazer is so fast I can barely hold on to it! It"ll do every bit of the speedo. Show less

The Fazer performs very well but is somewhat uncomfortable on long trips or rough roads. Show less