Tupperwolf
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Word is that the FZ-07 is going to be unveiled on the 5th of June as officially for sale in the USA. There are other rumors that the FZ-09 might be getting new options as well (ABS plz).
Yamaha FZ-07 to be released in the States
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mitiasbikes
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Yamaha thank you. People, I think we are getting some great bikes here, look at recent Honda and Yamaha line up.
Can we have a motard/adventure version of this ?
Can we have a motard/adventure version of this ?
flying_hun
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The stuff I've read about the MT-07 raves! A long travel version would really rock. It's so cool that Yamaha has remembered how to make motorcycles. Now, if Honda would.....
GAJ
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Same power as an SV but 40lbs or so lighter.
What's not to like.
Evidently even the stock rear shock works well for those 170lbs or less.
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/2015-yamaha-fz-07-review.html
What's not to like.
Evidently even the stock rear shock works well for those 170lbs or less.
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/2015-yamaha-fz-07-review.html
Tupperwolf
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Now I'm reading some more speculation around the net that, since we already know the FZ-07 exists and is headed to the US (it was submitted to and passed CARB testing etc.) that this may actually be the reveal of a new model. Possibly a sport-touring or adventure bike using the FZ-09's triple engine. FJ-09. We'll see.
I do really like the looks of all of these bikes, I hope there will be R models available with ABS and better suspension.
I do really like the looks of all of these bikes, I hope there will be R models available with ABS and better suspension.
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Yes, I miss Honda too.
But with each new Yamaha released lately, I seem to miss them less.
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mrzuzzo
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The Canadian page of the FZ-7, for those interested. I assume US would be the same with slightly lower price.
http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details.php?group=MC&catId=79&model=4477
http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details.php?group=MC&catId=79&model=4477
mrzuzzo
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Agreed. ABS is the only thing that would hold me back from getting the FZ-09. Better stock suspension would make the bike perfect though.
NoobCorpse
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Great bike and great price point. Also, very glad to see Japanese manufacturers not just stuffing detuned i4s into everything.
louemc
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Either way suits someone...The city rider that doesn't do much, has what they want,...And the attack the back roads, rider that puts suspension to work, has what they want.
NoobCorpse
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People were/are(?) doing the same things to SV650s. Suspension is always money well spent.
RightCoastBias
F8TRED
I find all the pitfalls people speak of in regards to suspension, unimportant. If you truly want a bike to run well, you'll need to do suspension work.
An affordable starting point is key.
If I bought a new S3 at 11-12k OTD, I'd still need to spend $1,000+ on suspension. Instead, I bought a used one for half the cost and will upgrade the suspension.
That said, the FZ7 looks a little chunkier in the front then the FZ9. Not sure I like it as much, but I'll have to wait to see some other photos and one in person. Regardless, it seems like a great bike and had I not just bought the S3, I'd be considering this bike.
An affordable starting point is key.
If I bought a new S3 at 11-12k OTD, I'd still need to spend $1,000+ on suspension. Instead, I bought a used one for half the cost and will upgrade the suspension.
That said, the FZ7 looks a little chunkier in the front then the FZ9. Not sure I like it as much, but I'll have to wait to see some other photos and one in person. Regardless, it seems like a great bike and had I not just bought the S3, I'd be considering this bike.
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GAJ
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Claimed fuel economy is 56 mpg, which would give the FZ-07 a theoretical range of almost 210 miles from its 3.7-gallon gas tank.
My F800ST is also a parallel twin and has never once dropped below 50mpg so I think their 56 mpg number is a reasonable one for the FZ-07.
If I go by Motorcycle Consumer News the parallel twin on your bike gets around 46mpg while they got 55mpg on their F800ST.
Near 200 mile range for a bike is pretty darned good IMHO.