New model FZ1

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dont think Yam has plans for  a revamp of FZ-1. They are pinning much on grabbing street triple sales with the MT.I have posted elsewhere, but really I think many folk are elevating the MT way above what it was intended for.
Dont know  the relevant sales figures, but based on  I have not seen many new 1000cc sports  bikes about in last 2 years, and Fz-1 is deemed to be more sporty than tourer,  I think sales dont justify a revamp. Not yet at any rate.I think Yam will see how well MT 9 goes, and then....just maybe a 1200cc version, which IMO if done right would be worth looking at...
Trouble is, MT09 is not groundbreaking folks is it ?? after all its just copied  the street triple ( but with crap styling) and tried to gain advantage by oversize capacity for the  genre...initial sales will be good cos its priced low, but if its later £500+ plus more than a street ..aint so sure it will sell so well . It needs good reviews and thorough tests before I would part with cash.But then I dont really like how it looks...while  IMO the street looks superb.its the real mccoy ....

we could be years away from an FZ-3 ( or FZ-12 ?)...but to my mind theres still interest in FZS type bikes, its just that these days folk are buying them dressed up as adventure bikes ! cue KTM adventure , duke MS...fazers really in different suits. AND BLOODY DAMN DEARER TO BUY NEW !!  :eek

I think the market trend is for bikes to be stripped back to look like streetfighter type bikes or adventure bikes. Basically one extreme to the other. Regarding speed/street triples, mt 09's and aprilia tuono v4r's. I think they are more designed around weekend bikes that give thrills per miles ' Not many as tank range is s#it!' while adventure bikes are for those wishing to travel.