23-06-24, 07:50 PM
My new ride: The Yamaha FZ1 1000cc. Well, have now owned the Yamaha FZ1 for a few days now and am simply knocked out; It's So Good! That incredible rush of power over 5K, so intoxicating! The way it corners with such reassurance and presence it commands when parked up. Having ridden sports bikes for years (Suzuki GSXR1000 K6, 750 K5 & Honda CBR600) I tired of the neck, wrist and back aches, knowing an upright was the answer but something that would still connect me to that sporty heritage I had accustomed to. The Yamaha FZ1 answered all my needs! Of course the transition took a few days, ie;- longer wheelbase, different trail and more reciprocating mass all made the bike turn in slower and understeer, but after a few days I adapted to this new riding style delighting in the upright comfy ride position! My negatives would be the "numb bum" from the hard seat and the slightly high 32.1" seat height for my instep 29" legs, lol. Other than that, well done to Yamaha for a Brilliant bike that ticks all the right boxes, and even now looks just as modern as anything out there!
If you don't ride, you don't know the freedom of the open road!
