Epinions Recent Reviews for 2002 Yamaha FZ1

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Great Bike

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:26:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xcpolaris05 - I bought this bike just under a year ago. I LOVE everything about this bike. Handles great and amazing power. You can take long rides without getting sore like you would on any rocket...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: All rounded perfection

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:32:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author louisbotha - In yet another display of magnanimity and the necessity to be a player in the growing naked street-stomper market, Yamaha flew the world motopress to southern Spain in February to sample its new "R1 for the real world," the much-anticipated FZ1. With...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Wow, I love this bike

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:17:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author manollo3 - I bought a used 2002 back in May 2006 and from the time I took it home I just felt in love with it. It has the power plant (slightly modified) from the R1 but at the same time it is capable of doing day long trips without any problems to your wrist or...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: You'll never regret buying this bike

Tue, 30 May 2006 13:23:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author missbuncie - This bike makes me feel like a much better rider than I am. Though I've been riding regularly for the past 15 years, I'm not a knee dragging daredevil. This bike handles like an scalpel--I never feel like i've come into a corner too hot, the bike always...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Yahama FZ1 puts the fun back in riding

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:50:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author robwilson - I purchased the FZ1 to upgrade my current stable of bikes and to bring in some performance. The bike provides all the speed and performance you can handle and does it very nicely. You are able to enjoy riding comfortably with the stock configuration as...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: FANTASTIC Bike!! Can't imagine wanting Another!!

Sat, 3 Dec 2005 02:22:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chic-rider - I saw and bought this bike at a bike show. Oh! I'm a girl by the way. . . What a dream to ride! I did purchase an aftermarket exhaust but that was because I like to hear it rumble! For looks; it's sleek, it's serious and it's sexy. For power. . .well,...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: 30,000 Gorious Miles and still Twisting

Thu, 23 Dec 2004 22:38:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dirtieman - I purchased my new FZ1 in April of 2002 for $7200.00. It was my very first street bike. I had to have it because of its look and riding position. I don't want to sit on my crotch ever! After 30,000 miles of riding in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Set FAZERS on Stun

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 09:22:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tpdc10 - I bought a 2002 Fazer in Feb 04 and have put 16000 miles since its a great bike. Last bike was a 2000 Honda Magna was looking for more power and I rode a Yamaha V-Max and fell in love. Dealer talked me into the fazer as it is faster in the straights...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: 2003, same as the 2002, awesome bike

Thu, 4 Nov 2004 02:19:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tsalconocieht - I had an FZ1 from April 30, 2003 to April 22 2004. The only reason I stopped riding was the bike and I wound up in a ditch together to avoid a deer and I broke my right arm in 5 places. This was the third bike I've ridden, the first and second...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Perfect All-Around Motorcycle

Thu, 28 Oct 2004 17:32:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alarue - In Southeast Texas, the best time to ride a motorcycle is from September through May, but of course, if you don't mind the heat and humidity, it's a year-round deal. Commuting 35 miles to Houston on the motorcycle is easier, really, than doing it in a...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Puberty is an Amazing Thing for a Motorcycle

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 22:11:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dncswknivs - If a motorcycle could grow up, like a child, when it reached puberty it would be the Yamaha FZ1. It would look at itself in the mirror and discover that it’s grown muscles (998cc, 140 hp inline four cylinder). It would admire the stubble on its chin...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: GOTTA LOVE THIS BIKE!! YEAH BABY!!

Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:33:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author in-it-2-win-it - After an exhaustive search for "the bike" to conquer my inner child, I layed down the cash for the FZ1. My search began with over 30 models and quickly narrowed to just four. The Kawasaki zx12r, z1000, Honda CBR 954rr, and the Yamaha FZ1. All bikes...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Superbike for the Grown-Up's (greyhaired if you like)

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:16:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author steen-e - Being one from the numerous '68-generation, I grew up together with the japanese invasion, switching from Triumph Twins to Kawasaki 2 and 3-cylinder two-strokes (oh what heavenly fun when lots of blue smoke wasn't considered dangerous to the...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: My 2003 Yamaha FZ 1 Is Very Nice and Fast too

Wed, 10 Mar 2004 00:18:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bob6525 - This bike is awesomely fast. I bouhgt mine of E-bay for $6100 and it only has 380 mile son it so I'm still breaking it in for now but even staying under 5000 RPM for the first 600 miles is still really fast bike. It should have a temperature gauge and a...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: The Yamaha FZ1, so good it should be illegal!

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:32:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aceb - Anything this powerful, fun to ride and gives such a rush should be illegal to own let alone ride. Then again you do have a throttle to control that power but the power is very addictive. Learn to control the throttle and this motorcycle does everything...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: AWE - POWER, SPEED, ACCELERATION, and HANDLING

Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:37:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rocket_man_2 - Background: Just so you can put the subjects in my review in a proper perspective, I am a muscular...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Toned down R1 ?

Sun, 18 May 2003 17:01:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ze_shark - Got to test drive two versions of this bike, called FZS 1000 in Europe, the 2001 and 2003 versions.

In comparison with my own R1, which shares the same powerplant and lots of other components (brakes), there are lots of stunning differences, some...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Glad I decided on this bike!

Tue, 6 May 2003 19:34:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thegdog - [Note: this review is of a 2001 Model]

Due to some injuries I decided to take a hiatus from Dirt Bikes for awhile and get a street bike again.

I work from home most of the time but a couple of times a month I commute 50 miles from...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: "An R1 for the real world"

Mon, 2 Sep 2002 03:54:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dsinned - My recent purchase of a leftover '02 FZ1 in Liquid Silver has me beaming with pride in ownership. The FZ1 in this color is very stylish and elegant looking motorcycle. A Liquid silver paint job showcases the bike's all exposed chassis and phenomenal...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: The Hooligans bike designed for Adults

Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:41:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nick1326 - As hard as I try there is just little bad to say about this machine - and despite my title, it's NOT just for adults. Although my bike of choice this year is clearly my new 2002 silver R1, I still LOVE my FZ1 to death and refuse to sell it (like my...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Want the best naked bike, this is it!

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 00:31:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tiffanyt - I have been in the market to upgrade my bike for several years now. Boy am I glad that I was not able to do it until after the new FZ1 came out! I have always been a fan of the Yamaha Fazer, so when I heard that they were releasing a new Fazer model, I...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Beautiful, Powerful, Comfortable !!!

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 01:42:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author netlore - My Christmas gift was the right to upgrade my '01 Kawasaki ZR-7s. I did a great deal of research and decided that since I loved the "naked" street bike look (exposed engine) this was the best bike for the money. After my initial ride this is how I felt:...

2002 Yamaha FZ1: Yamaha FZ1 Daily Rocket (4 stars)

Fri, 4 Jan 2002 09:56:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author baberegg - I am a 42 year old buyer who evaluates everything from all angles, price, performance, comfort, reliability, service and support (costs), overall value for the dollar, etc. before I purchase a motorcycle. I was looking for an all-purpose sport standard...