Yamaha FZ 09
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Yamaha FZ 09
2014 Yamaha FZ-09 First Look - Motorcycle USA
414 lbs wet, 847cc, $1400 less than Street Triple...... me likey!!!!
414 lbs wet, 847cc, $1400 less than Street Triple...... me likey!!!!
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FWIW, I shared the link with a friend who promptly replied that he loves the bike but doesn`t think it will be a good seller here (referring to Quebec, Canada).... sadly, he may be right... it`s not an 800 lb, 40 hp, dipped-in-chrome Made-in-Milwaukee two-wheel vibrator.......
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I was just going to start a thread about it.
That's the first motorcycle I've seen in a long time, where my first reaction, followed by a more-informed 2nd reaction is "I want one."
That's the first motorcycle I've seen in a long time, where my first reaction, followed by a more-informed 2nd reaction is "I want one."
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I might be becoming a relic, but i'm not feeling the styling...I like naked bikes, but this one doesn't have anything that just draws me in. I do like the older FZ1 and FZ6, maybe this one will grow on me over time, but as of now...it's a no.
Personally, when it comes to naked styling, I think we peaked about a generation ago with the Ducati Monster.
Personally, when it comes to naked styling, I think we peaked about a generation ago with the Ducati Monster.
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I have seen photos of one with a presumably factory made fly screen on it. There is a large gap between the headlight and console with 4 visible screws in it. This bike should be popular enough that ZG or Puig (both?) will come up with windscreen solutions for it.
Plus, it's almost a certainty that other platforms will emerge with this drive-train and frame (similar to Honda's recent method). The economy of motorcycle production almost dictates it.
Plus, it's almost a certainty that other platforms will emerge with this drive-train and frame (similar to Honda's recent method). The economy of motorcycle production almost dictates it.
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Like stated in this vid, it sounds like this bike is one of the best bang-for-your-buck machines out there. I'd love to spend some time on one.
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