The 988cc yamaha FZ1 the  look like an upright R1 with aggressive two-wheeler has sharp FZ1 nose, but the bike’s face is actually dominated by the big headlights and decently-sized screen. Nothing has been redesigned for 2010, so the seat is as sporty as ever and the 4.75 gallons fuel tank is as curvey as always. The radiator and all the blacked-out mechanical parts look on the FZ1, but also the FZ6-style frame housing the source of all fun and excitement. That is mainly because of the Raven and Candy Red colors available for 2010 FZ1 and the fact that these are furthermore stood out by the gold wheels and fork arms. The new 2010 Yamaha FZ1 price at $10,290

2010 YAMAHA FZ1 SPECS AND FEATURES

2010 YAMAHA FZ1 FEATURES:

-Half-cowl fairing design features aggressive eye-catching naked bike profile.
-High-tech instrument display features analog tachometer, digital speedometer, dual trip meter with miles on reserve function, odometer, water temperature and lights for neutral, high beam, low fuel and turn signals—also a fade-in lighting feature with adjustable brightness.
-Two-piece seat serves up great comfort.
-Passenger grabrails provide passenger comfort while maintaining an aggressive appearance.
-Durable O-ring-sealed drive chain provides longer chain life.
-Dual 12V 60/55-watt multireflector headlight features a sleek, profile for superb aerodynamics and visibility.
-Standard toolkit located in convenient storage compartment under passenger seat.

 
Yamaha calls this a supersport motorcycle and with 150 hp at 11,000 rpm and 106.0 Nm at 8,000 rpm, we won’t bother contradicting them, especially being aware of the blast that this thing can be in the hands of riders who have long exceeded the ghost rider phase of their riding trajectory and feel like riding a comfortable and still very powerful motorcycle that can prove both efficient when commuting and relaxing when touring with the always present comfort of knowing that the front wheel is touching the ground only because you want it to.

The 2010 Yamaha FZ1 comes to perfect its reputation with better throttle response in the low to mid-rpm range as a result of the revised ECU mapping. This should make power delivery more linear and, overall, the bike more predictable and user-friendly. Still, the FZ1 isn’t what I would call a starter’s bike because of its R1 genes.
YAMAHA FZ1 PRESS REVIEW:
“You just can’t argue with the R1-based engine and how light the Yamaha is—although the Kawasaki and Suzuki do an admirable job trying. Now that Yamaha has upped the ante with a recent-generation motor though, I can’t stop thinking that someone has to step in with a stiff chassis and inverted fork soon. Hmm, project FZR1, maybe?” – sportrider

“The fuel-injected motor runs so smooth from top to bottom that it was almost possible to stick the Fazer in second and ride it like a high-speed scooter on the track. Chugging smoothly thru low-speed corners then twisting the throttle and calling in some of those 130 ponies for a jaunt on the straights will keep a kid grinning big time.” – motorcycle-usa

“The FZ1 doesn’t provide the grunt off idle that you get from a V-twin cruiser, for example, or even from some of the liter-size, multi-cylinder competition. But the power builds predictably and smoothly, and above 8,000 rpm, the bike really pulls hard all the way to the 12,000 rpm redline.” – amadirectlink

“But no: Overly stiff suspension and horrible fueling manners made the bike an unpleasant handful. Just riding the thing smoothly was a challenge. Yet for some strange reason-Pity? Stupidity? Early onset Alzheimer’s?-I adopted it as my long-term testbike.” – motorcyclistonline

“What you get with the Yamaha FZ1/FZS1000 is the awesome 2002 R1 engine in a more practical but still high-spec chassis. The Japanese firm class the Yamaha Fazer 1000 as a sports motorcycle and they’re right – but it has the ability of a sports tourer and a city motorcycle, too” – MCN

2010 YAMAHA FZ1 SPECS:

-Displacement: 998 Cc 
-Engine: liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 20 valves
-Energy: Fuel injection
-Horse Power @ RPM: 150 hp @ 11,000 rpm
-Torque @ RPM: 106.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpm  
-Top Speed: +/-170 mph
-Curb Weight: 487 lbs.
-Bore x Stroke: 77 x 53.6mm
-Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
-Fuel Delivery: Fuel injection
-Ignition: Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
-Transmission: 6-speed w/multiplate clutch
-Final Drive: O-ring chain
-Suspension/Front: 43mm fork; fully adjustable, 5.1-in travel
-Suspension/Rear: Single shock; adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.1-in travel
-Brakes/Front: Dual 320mm floating discs w/4-piston calipers
-Brakes/Rear: 245mm disc w/single-piston caliper
-Tires/Front: 120/70-ZR17
-Tires/Rear: 190/50-ZR17
-Length: 84.3 in
-Width: 30.3 in
-Height: 47.4 in
-Seat Height: 32.1 in
-Wheelbase: 57.5 in
-Ground Clearance: 5.5 in
-Rake (Caster Angle): 25.0°
-Trail: 4.3 in
-Fuel Capacity: 4.76 gal
-Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
-Wet Weight: 487 lb

source:topspeed