Man, this is one awesome bike! The FZR 1000 EXUP is my first superbike, before, GS1000G, CB750, GS550 and a couple of off roads. Being my first superbike, i was a bit scarred in the beginning but got on quite well. This bike is all i need. It has so much power that i sometimes get scares on it and have to slow down (ive seen 275 km/ph on it). It realy stays with the newer bikes and also beat some of them!! I bought it for R20 000.00 from a good friend and only problem ive had was a small oil leak which was fixed easily. I use it only for fun, but Fun with a capital letter!! I enjoy every moment on it and recommend anyone to buy one - even if its an old bike, it is still worth it!! Come on all you guys with the new expensive crotch rockets - take on an FZR 1000 and see what happens!!

what can i say about the Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP RU 1000 ! the bike is an icon. possibily the only bike from its era that can cut it with the modern stuff. roll on aceleration in top gear
good looking
more power than you can ever use
good build quality
decent pillion seat if you secure a minter then cherish it !!!!! The only downsides i feel are fuel consumption
mirrors
heavy by modern standards.

The bad points aren't a big deal when you consider I commute every day to and from work and a quick shakedown on the long way home.should be very capable on b roads after retuning shocks.sprocket conversion sounds like a really good modification,like it wasn't fast enough.

I recommend it to anyone its an awesome machine with en durability, and in general one of the best sports bikes you can buy.

Bought it new in 1994 had regular servicing has done 85,000 km and has had no extra work needed.
Do 5 or 6 track days a year.
Wouldn't sell. It does all I require

I will never sell my Yamaha FZR1000, you just can't go faster for less money. I got mine for a grand and I love it. The speed and handling are great. The only bad point is that the fuel consumption/oil light comes on sometimes when these levels are actually OK.

The Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP RU 1000 is first big bore sports bike and I am not disappointed. Cheapish to buy. Mine is a 1995 Foxeye and I paid £2500 2 years ago. Took it up to Scotalnd a few weeks ago with the lads and saw in excess of 170mph down Glencoe. I left the Firestorms, Triumph 955i's & CBR600's standing.

I'd still like to try a Blade or a GSXR1000, but not affordable at the moment due to wife & 3 Kids.