Yamaha Fazer 1000 Review

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Yamaha Fazer 1000
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bigfootpete's Review of Yamaha Fazer 1000

23rd Jan 2006

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    4.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2.5 years
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2003
  • Build quality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Engine, handling, comfort


Bad Points

Suspension could be better


General Comments

The Yamaha Fazer 1000 bike really is a brilliant all-rounder. At 6'3" I needed a bit more leg room, this bike has it. The engine has fantastic usable power in any gear, and with an Ivans jet kit it makes it even better.
I have had the bike for 2 1/2 years and would not part with it for any other bike. It rarely gets upset on any road surface (dependant on tyres). I have toured in Spain on it and it was great - but that is when you need to get the suspension right - it is a bit soft, but with the right adjustment is fantastic. The screen is a bit small, but you can get bigger aftermarket ones - I just got used to the original.
I mainly use it for weekend blasts, brakes are very good, and wheelies are easy :-) It will give an R1 a run for it's money, and then some.

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  • jackojet Rank: Lance Corporal on 29th Feb 2008

    I found this review helpful because I own a fazer1000 05 model and although a lot of reviews rate it especially in USA, you find some quite harsh comments. For road riding one or two up its hard to fault.