Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP RU 1000 Review

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Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP RU 1000
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“The FZR bikes are excellent for daily riding,...”

★★★★★

written by on 29/06/2010

The FZR bikes are excellent for daily riding, especially in an urban environment. These bikes are popular with motorcycle messengers because of their bomber reliability and reputation for being able to take tons of abuse due to their solid construction and build. The FZR1000 was the top racing bike of its time and it handles very well for a bike of its age. Upgrade to an Ohlins rear shock and aftermarket fork springs and you will have no trouble keeping up with most other bikes in the canyons. The engine is a torque monster and the bike always feels planted. It pulls hard as you'd expect for 125 hp. I've taken it up to 165 mph and it felt remarkably stable. You will be grateful for the extra 100+lbs it carries over newer sportbikes riding through strong crosswinds on the highway. The 94-96 foxeye models have usd forks too. Of course the FZR will get stomped at the track against a modern sportbike piloted by riders of similar skill levels. Its a blast to ride though, comfortable, insurance is dirt cheap, and you get alot of performance for your money. You won't have to worry about thieves either like your friends with newer crotch rockets (of course you won't pulling power wheelies in second gear either). My bike has been ridden daily for three years, streetfightered.. knocked over so many times (no garage, street parking only on a busy street), been laid down at least twice, and was involved with some kind of fire and crash by the previous owner/s.. and its still going strong!

  • 1995

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  • 3 years

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