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J. Wise

Sharon, Massachusetts

Reviewed on July 9, 2007

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5.0
Great power across the board, with handling to match. Comfortable riding position for city/Hwy/touring/cruising. Next best thing to a full sport bike. Reviews in Motorcyclist & Cycle World will confirm my review for 2003-FZ-1. Reminds me of Triumph, BSA, XLCH, Norton, of past with addition of more... read more
Great power across the board, with handling to match. Comfortable riding position for city/Hwy/touring/cruising. Next best thing to a full sport bike. Reviews in Motorcyclist & Cycle World will confirm my review for 2003-FZ-1. Reminds me of Triumph, BSA, XLCH, Norton, of past with addition of more power, handling, and Hi-Tech.
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Gary

Pennsylvania

Reviewed on May 20, 2006

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5.0
Work in Norfolk Va. and Own home in north west PA. Make the run on weekends. 864mi round trip. Leave Friday afternoon back Sunday. Wanted an R1 but since I turned 50 in January and the R1 laydown riding would have been a bit much. FZ 1 Great Bike. Other bikes owned FJ1100, 1968 sportster, 1979 Honda 750F, ... read more
Work in Norfolk Va. and Own home in north west PA. Make the run on weekends. 864mi round trip. Leave Friday afternoon back Sunday. Wanted an R1 but since I turned 50 in January and the R1 laydown riding would have been a bit much. FZ 1 Great Bike. Other bikes owned FJ1100, 1968 sportster, 1979 Honda 750F, 1973 KAW h2, CX 500 honda. Shadow 750, 1983 GS1100ES. I like the FZ1 the best by far.
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D Burris

Abbotsford, British Columbia

Reviewed on February 7, 2005

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5.0
Quite outstanding in every way, smiles after each ride!! One ride and you will know what everyone is glowing about here. Pro's: power, suspension (terrific compromise between sport and cruise comfort), ergos (great bike for tall folks) Cons: resale value (alas, all Asian imports suffer from this). Shou... read more
Quite outstanding in every way, smiles after each ride!! One ride and you will know what everyone is glowing about here. Pro's: power, suspension (terrific compromise between sport and cruise comfort), ergos (great bike for tall folks) Cons: resale value (alas, all Asian imports suffer from this). Should have bought a used one.
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J. C. SHAFFER

ELKHART, Indiana

Reviewed on August 2, 2004

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5.0
I've ridden bikes for more than 35 years and I've had the pleasure of owning many bikes. I've had up to six at one time. The FZ-1 is a great standard. It is the only bike I really need. I find that I jump on the FZ much more often than I do on my 800 Interceptor or my Honda Valkyrie Interstate. It... read more
I've ridden bikes for more than 35 years and I've had the pleasure of owning many bikes. I've had up to six at one time. The FZ-1 is a great standard. It is the only bike I really need. I find that I jump on the FZ much more often than I do on my 800 Interceptor or my Honda Valkyrie Interstate. It is comfortable, fast, and lots of fun to play on. Most kids on sportbikes don't have a clue what it is. I have taken on a 954RR a ZX 9 and a GSXR 750 and left them in the dust. The 954 should have beaten me but I think it was a novice rider(why he was on a 954 I'll never know) The two things that I don't like about the bike would be the leg room is cramped (but I'm 6'4" tall) and I've had to replace the clutch plates already. I've had faster bikes, I've had more comfortable bikes and I've had bikes with better turning ability, but overall in the real world this is a very capable daily driver.
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shai nyi

pontiac, Illinois

Reviewed on August 2, 2004

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5.0
I can own any bike I want, and have several, but the best bike Ive ever owned is the FZ-1. It is fast. It is all day comfortable. It is easy to handle in town. It can do highways no problem. Add a taller windscreen and hard bags from Givi or corbin, and you have a great sport tourer. It is two bikes in one. U... read more
I can own any bike I want, and have several, but the best bike Ive ever owned is the FZ-1. It is fast. It is all day comfortable. It is easy to handle in town. It can do highways no problem. Add a taller windscreen and hard bags from Givi or corbin, and you have a great sport tourer. It is two bikes in one. Under 6000 RPM, its an easy to ride daily bike. From 7000 to 12000, it is a real performer. Just when I think I've driven the bike to its limit, I realize I'm only in third gear and have three gears left. I've owned a Gold Wings, ST 1300, BWM 1150 RT, Yamaha FJR, Harleys, Honda cruisers, and Yamaha cruisers, and a VFR. The FZ-1 is the only bike to actually make me laugh inside my helmet. An R-1 may be faster, but try riding it for longer than an hour.
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Ed R

Kaneohe, Hawaii

Reviewed on June 4, 2004

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5.0
Reading some of the other reviews I was a little intimidated by this bike although I really wanted it and liked the looks. I purchased my blue Fazer and she sat as I rode my honda nighthawk 750 (another good bike). I finally took the Fazer out yesterday and all concern vanished, she handles like a dream, smoo... read more
Reading some of the other reviews I was a little intimidated by this bike although I really wanted it and liked the looks. I purchased my blue Fazer and she sat as I rode my honda nighthawk 750 (another good bike). I finally took the Fazer out yesterday and all concern vanished, she handles like a dream, smooth power and acceleration, light and responsive handling. I just want all newbie's to know that although she is a rocket she is very very docile if YOU want her to be. Just don't rev her up and you'll be fine. I've read comments about problems about slow speed cornering but it must be rider inexperience because I've had no such problems. Practice your MSF technique's and all will be well. This bike is a big jump up from my nighthawk but I can handle her with ease, the key is CONTROL, learn to handle her, learn to control your right hand, don't shy away from this bike if you want it, just take it easy and ride safely!! Have fun!
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pierre

phoenix, Arizona

Reviewed on March 11, 2004

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5.0
I've put over 30K miles on this bike for the last 18 months and I'm always delighted to get back on it. Sure, you can have more power on a R1 or a Busa but you'll pay 2 to 3K more. And they won't be as comfortable around town or across the country. This bike has everything the average rider (read most of us) ... read more
I've put over 30K miles on this bike for the last 18 months and I'm always delighted to get back on it. Sure, you can have more power on a R1 or a Busa but you'll pay 2 to 3K more. And they won't be as comfortable around town or across the country. This bike has everything the average rider (read most of us) can handle or can ask for. Highly recommended.
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T. T. Fenner

Ft. Worth, Texas

Reviewed on February 29, 2004

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5.0
I took this bike on what would have normally been about a five-hour journey from Ft. Worth to Midland, TX, and did it in four. It is an awesome ride, you can sit up, or lean down, whatever you want. It's great to be able to lean down when those west Texas winds are blowing. For what it is, the bike is light a... read more
I took this bike on what would have normally been about a five-hour journey from Ft. Worth to Midland, TX, and did it in four. It is an awesome ride, you can sit up, or lean down, whatever you want. It's great to be able to lean down when those west Texas winds are blowing. For what it is, the bike is light and incredibly strong, lots of passing power. It's basically a do anything bike, and I would have no problem taking this thing cross-country if time and money permitted me to do so.
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andy

pickerington, Ohio

Reviewed on October 10, 2003

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5.0
I have owned 12 motorcycles and this is the best handling and most comfortable bike I have owned. I ride in the twisties with guys that all have race bikes, and I have no problem keeping up. Bike handles great and has PLENTY of power. Wonder if they will put the new R1 engine in the next generation FZ?---Whew... read more
I have owned 12 motorcycles and this is the best handling and most comfortable bike I have owned. I ride in the twisties with guys that all have race bikes, and I have no problem keeping up. Bike handles great and has PLENTY of power. Wonder if they will put the new R1 engine in the next generation FZ?---Whew I have to disagree with the guy who says this bike is good for a new rider. If you are a responsible person with great self control maybe, otherwise start with a different bike.
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Mike

Fountain Valley, California

Reviewed on October 5, 2003

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5.0
I commute 50 miles daily on my FZ1 and simply love it. I have 14k miles and have never had a problem. The bike is comfortable to cruise and I can easily hang with my buddies on their sportbikes. I can spank a few of them and pull better wheelies (FZ1 - the Easy One!)The FZ1 may not get the respect at the trac... read more
I commute 50 miles daily on my FZ1 and simply love it. I have 14k miles and have never had a problem. The bike is comfortable to cruise and I can easily hang with my buddies on their sportbikes. I can spank a few of them and pull better wheelies (FZ1 - the Easy One!)The FZ1 may not get the respect at the track, but it is the most functionaly fun bike I have ever ridden. I am set to get the new 2004 R1 but I will never get rid of my FZ1 as my daily ride. Say NO to back aches and sore wrists!
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