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2005 Yamaha Sport Bike reviews
Reliability
5.0
Overall quality
4.9
Performance
4.9
Comfort
4.6
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166 ratings and reviews
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Kevin Hornocker
Corydon, Indiana
Reviewed on May 18, 2012
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1
5.0
This was my old bike and just wanted to let everyone know that it has been very well taken care of. The full Arata sounds great and the GP style shifting coupled with the speed shifter is the best thing ever....
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This was my old bike and just wanted to let everyone know that it has been very well taken care of. The full Arata sounds great and the GP style shifting coupled with the speed shifter is the best thing ever.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Lance Semones
Jacksonville, Florida
Reviewed on January 21, 2012
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha FZ1
5.0
It's an awesome ride wirh plenty of power. It handles great! It's a comfortable ride with minimum fatigue on long rides! This was my third one of these bikes (01, 03, 05). I cried when Yamaha messed up this platform in 2006!...
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It's an awesome ride wirh plenty of power. It handles great! It's a comfortable ride with minimum fatigue on long rides! This was my third one of these bikes (01, 03, 05). I cried when Yamaha messed up this platform in 2006!
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Jay Shet
Atlanta, Georgia
Reviewed on November 10, 2011
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha FZ6
5.0
I'm a tiny guy, all of 5 8" and 115 lbs. This thing is nimble and responsive. My previous bike was a YZF600R, so I thought I was sidestepping to the FZ6 but it's definitely a step up. The front wheel can be lifted at will in most gears and the fuel injection is beautify smooth. It gets great mileage a...
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I'm a tiny guy, all of 5 8" and 115 lbs. This thing is nimble and responsive. My previous bike was a YZF600R, so I thought I was sidestepping to the FZ6 but it's definitely a step up. The front wheel can be lifted at will in most gears and the fuel injection is beautify smooth. It gets great mileage and still carves into the corners like the R6 that it thinks it is. The only thing I would do different is the under-seat storage is small at best and the license plate frame is awkward looking.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
5.0
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Jay K.
Marysville, Washington
Reviewed on November 3, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha YZF-R6
5.0
This is my first bike ever. I've been riding almost daily for six months and approaching 6K miles in the seat. The performance, fit and finish, quality and reliability are impressive. The '05 design is almost timeless IMHO. She's a pretty bike in blue and I get compliments from passersby. I actually l...
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This is my first bike ever. I've been riding almost daily for six months and approaching 6K miles in the seat. The performance, fit and finish, quality and reliability are impressive. The '05 design is almost timeless IMHO. She's a pretty bike in blue and I get compliments from passersby. I actually like it better than the third generation for the street but this second generation is no joke when it's time to go supersonic. I've smoked other middle weights and bigger super sports with more experienced riders in the turns and straights because she is all business on demand but friendly enough to navigate my local streets, downtown Seattle and the freeway comfortably - for hours. I feel safe and confident on this bike as it somehow naturally inspires and instills that confidence to lean just a bit more and push the envelope but at your own pace. The '05 is a forgiving communicative bike that has helped me learn quickly and made me a better rider with each ride. It's hard to park her for the night. And it will be harder to park for the winter. A+
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Jay D.
Jamaica, New York
Reviewed on April 18, 2010
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1
5.0
I am a previous Honda RR 600 owner and have stepped up to a Yamaha R1. OMG! First of all, the seat is way more comfortable than the honda. The power is crazy. The bike just seems to want to go faster and harder. I love it and I am pretty confident in its abilities. You will be very satisfied with this bike a...
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I am a previous Honda RR 600 owner and have stepped up to a Yamaha R1. OMG! First of all, the seat is way more comfortable than the honda. The power is crazy. The bike just seems to want to go faster and harder. I love it and I am pretty confident in its abilities. You will be very satisfied with this bike as I am. I also am the owner of the exact bike in the picture. Enjoy and keep the wheel side down.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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RDC
ERIE, Colorado
Reviewed on July 12, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha FZ1
4.0
Bought new in 06, for commuting to new job at a remote location. Had to ride 90 per day with a bad back, able to do it for two years, until surgery to replace toasted lower disks. Minor tweaks for fuel and exhuast slip-on (M4 Carbon and Ivan's jet kit), crash bars (SWMoto-tech). Luggage rack has been most...
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Bought new in 06, for commuting to new job at a remote location. Had to ride 90 per day with a bad back, able to do it for two years, until surgery to replace toasted lower disks. Minor tweaks for fuel and exhuast slip-on (M4 Carbon and Ivan's jet kit), crash bars (SWMoto-tech). Luggage rack has been most useful (Rev-it). 125 HP on the rear wheel dyno, 120 on the as in seat meathod. Slight lag off line without high rev's, will drop greaing by 1 tooth at small sproket soon to save clutch, and to shot the holeshot without more drama. Old lady has gear now and is back in action looking safe and hot while she screams in her hat and grabs my belt.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
Comfort
4.0
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Al
Lethbridge, Alberta
Reviewed on May 18, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha FZ1
5.0
This is my first street bike. Bought it used with 4800 km on it. It's like new. Road motocross 20 years ago and didn't want a bike that made you feel like you were riding a couch. I am not disappointed, this is a fun bike. Reminds me of my motocross days because of the way it feels and the way it likes to be...
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This is my first street bike. Bought it used with 4800 km on it. It's like new. Road motocross 20 years ago and didn't want a bike that made you feel like you were riding a couch. I am not disappointed, this is a fun bike. Reminds me of my motocross days because of the way it feels and the way it likes to be revved. Just when you think it's starting to rev out that's when it really start to pull. I have not rode in 20 years but it did not take long to feel comfortable. Have not taken it on rides longer than two hours at a time so do not know how comfortable it would be on a really long ride but so far so good. Great handling, lots of power and super braking. If you don't have fun on this bike check your pulse.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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Big Oz
columbus, Ohio
Reviewed on March 11, 2009
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha FZ1
5.0
I love this bike. I had a different bike for about 8 months when I saw this bike and kept reading about it over and over again. I drove my bike to the dealership and left with a 05 FZ1. When I left, the dealer told me to be easy because it will feel different than my old one. Well he was so right. Off th...
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I love this bike. I had a different bike for about 8 months when I saw this bike and kept reading about it over and over again. I drove my bike to the dealership and left with a 05 FZ1. When I left, the dealer told me to be easy because it will feel different than my old one. Well he was so right. Off the gate this thing was screaming, "Go, go, go! I had to pull over and get my head on straight. Once I composed myself, it was a beautiful ride home from the dealer. It had no miles on it so it has all been me.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Tony
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Reviewed on February 14, 2008
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha FZ1
5.0
I love my bike so much I bought it a Valentine's Day card. No really, the 2005 FZ-1 is the perfect bike. I keep up with most pure sportbikes and have a better turning radius. It can be controlled like a dirt bike via the upright riding position. It has been my only transportation for the last 3.5 years....
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I love my bike so much I bought it a Valentine's Day card. No really, the 2005 FZ-1 is the perfect bike. I keep up with most pure sportbikes and have a better turning radius. It can be controlled like a dirt bike via the upright riding position. It has been my only transportation for the last 3.5 years.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
5.0
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Patrick Campbell
Green Bay, WI, Wisconsin
Reviewed on February 2, 2008
Motorcycle reviewed 2005 Yamaha FZ6
5.0
For eighteen years of watching my father parade around on his Harleys and my mother never letting me join the game I finally bought an FZ6 at age 26. After extensively reviewing the market for an above the norm sport bike without the cramping of a rocket while maintaining comfort on the long ride the FZ6 filt...
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For eighteen years of watching my father parade around on his Harleys and my mother never letting me join the game I finally bought an FZ6 at age 26. After extensively reviewing the market for an above the norm sport bike without the cramping of a rocket while maintaining comfort on the long ride the FZ6 filtered out as the best choice. It's great with a passenger as the lady will feel more comfortable than bending over on a rocket, but its stylish appearance has the charm of its fast backed brother the R6. This bike performs well while cruising under 7K and thrills you after. This bike hits you on all cylinders. Go get it.
Reliability
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Comfort
4.0
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