First Ride On New MotorCycle

["D" FZ1]

After a three month wait my new bike has arrived. Got it out of the crate and assembled it late last week and got to have a few rides on the weekend in amongst the shite weather. I AM WELL IMPRESSED. The handling is very sharp. Only had it out to 8 grand and theres another 4 to go once it is run in. All round a fun bike to ride. Wasn't to sure about the pillion comfort side of things but after taking the co-pilot for a blast through some nice twisty valleys near home it got the big thumbs up. Heres a few pics.

[Hitcher]

That must be close to the first new model FZ1 sold in New Zealand. Nice in yellow too.

Just waiting now for a fuller ride review...

[skelstar]

Thats a sexy looking bike alright. Take care of it!

[kiwifruit]

wicked looking bike!
very tough :niceone:

["D" FZ1]

As far as I know it is the first one on the road in NZ and we have managed to secure another one as well which is sitting outside my office. It is still for sale as no one knows it is here yet :blip:

[Dooly]

Shit thats a nice looker.:first:

[vifferman]

Looks like Yamaha have seen the MV Brutale and Benelli TNT...

[Sniper]

Very nice, well done

[emaN]

Looks like Yamaha have seen the MV Brutale and Benelli TNT...

and a little bit of the Speed Triple...

[Mental Trousers]

Love that muffler and the overall look is quite aggressive. Very nice. Only thing I don't like is the headlight but I bet the effect is different in person.

[DemonWolf]

Looks rather sharp.. congrats.

[SwanTiger]

Bastard!

I've been droolling over that bike for quite some time, quite like the yellow/black colour scheme as well.

Congratulations, no doubt you'll enjoy that bike.

[Edbear]

Love that muffler and the overall look is quite aggressive. Very nice. Only thing I don't like is the headlight but I bet the effect is different in person.




Now that's an interesting comment! Personally, I was just about to ask when you'd be changing the muffler, WaiYam! I don't mind the headlight too much though! Just shows that each to his own when it comes to styling, eh? Overall, I do like the style of the new FZ1's. Don't know what I'd do with all that power though...:scooter:

["D" FZ1]

I thought the first thing I would do would be to change the muffler. In the flesh it actually suits the bike, just to damm quiet. They have put the ExUp valve behind the clamp as well so you can't just put a slipon onto it.

[The Stranger]

As far as I know it is the first one on the road in NZ and we have managed to secure another one as well which is sitting outside my office. It is still for sale as no one knows it is here yet :blip:

Henderson Motorcycles have one. I personally have been drooling on it for a couple of weeks now.

But tell me, why would I want to pay $5,000.00 more than a Z1000 Kawasaki?

[Hitcher]

But tell me, why would I want to pay $5,000.00 more than a Z1000 Kawasaki?
Good point. The FZ1's big selling point as an "all-rounder" has been its fairing. I suspect Yamaha will sell more of the faired than the unfaired. But then it would have to be something pretty special to make it worth over $8,000 more than a Bandit. And a Bandit doesn't have an "Exup" valve to fanny around with if you want to fit a custom muffler...

[Macktheknife]

Damn that is a sexy looking machine! good on you, he said while drooling slightly.

[Paul in NZ]

Bummer.. Nice new bike and ya went and melted the frigging headlight! Damn shame.... ;-)

Nah, very cool, enjoy!!!

Paul N

[PZR]

Nice bike, not everyone knows (thank goodness) but yellow bikes are the best

[Motoracer]

That must be close to the first new model FZ1 sold in New Zealand. Nice in yellow too.

Just waiting now for a fuller ride review...

What he said. Nice bike, tell us more after you run her in! :)

[Qkchk]

Love the colour scheme! :2thumbsup Go Yammy..........

[Vagabond]

Theyv'e had some good write up's but at that price I reckon I'd go for the KTM Super Duke.

Enjoy your new toy!

[Magua]

Not too keen on that headlight, otherwise it's very nice.

[R6_kid]

that thing has a fucking photon cannon for an exhaust... almost puts cibby chicks one to shame!

[carver]

yes, "sculptured" is the way i would describe it, so much better than suzuki's Gay GSR:blip:
enjoy man, keep a eye out for my rugged ride, the KLR 650!

[nudemetalz]

She's a lovely machine alright.
Good to see you changed your name without too much drama ;)

[Mr. Peanut]

Damn that's ugly.

:rockon:

[Clivoris]

The yellow ones do indeed look fine. Congrats. Looked at the new S4RS Monster in the flesh yesterday. Yummy :blip:

[TONO]

As far as I know it is the first one on the road in NZ and we have managed to secure another one as well which is sitting outside my office. It is still for sale as no one knows it is here yet :blip:

I think you have just pissed of "Crazy Steve" he is a salesman for Waikato Yamaha and was expecting his new one any day now....It was going to be the 1st in NZ:blip: :second:
Must say very nice:yes:
Fuck it is you! you changed your name.......... good mate, I am enjoying the 1400 just love it.

["D" FZ1]

Hi Tony. Yes it's me. My previous handle was GSX1400 which obviously doesn't fit now. Crazy Steve was someone that was looking at buying the 1400. The FZ1-N is awesome. Wasn't sure about the passenger comfort but took my wife up to the Puhoi pub yesterday. She absolutely loved it and said it was more comfortable to pillion on than the 1400 was

[Hitcher]

Questions:

1. Is Yamaha NZ planning to import the FZ1S version?

2. If yes, what's the RRP?

3. Is it likely to be sucked up the arse of a RAV4?

["D" FZ1]

Yes they are bringing in the FZ1-S. We have sold a couple already and have a nice metallic blue one in stock now. They are $19595.00 + orc of $365.00.

["D" FZ1]

I haven't ridden the "S" version yet but if it goes anything like my "N" version it won't be getting sucked up by anything on four wheels :blip:

[Hitcher]

Yes they are bringing in the FZ1-S. We have sold a couple already and have a nice metallic blue one in stock now. They are $19595.00 + orc of $365.00.
How's about a trade on a slightly damaged ST1300? It's got no nose. So how does it smell? Terrible.

["D" FZ1]

How damaged is it? Can you email me some photos???

[Biohazard]

Ooooooooo me likes that bike velly much and its :banana: colour