FZ1inNH
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Thus far, we've learned from the leaks that the bike is almost identical to the FZ1 and appears to be the very same design and engineering. The rumor mill on the engine states it is more likely a sleeved FZ1 engine that reduces the total combustion chamber capacity to 800cc total.
After reviewing the leaked pictures and comparing these with the FZ1, you can easily see the bikes are near twins. Yes, there are some body-style changes in the tank, tank cowl, tail, exhaust, brakes and seating but overall, the frame, engine, suspension, etc all appear to be directly off the FZ1 manufacturing line.
I don't think this is a bad thing. The FZ1 is a well designed and fine tuned machine and the FZ8 will clearly enjoy the benefits of being presented in a tried and true package. This bike will enter a market Yamaha failed to meet with very little R&D money and allow Yamaha to reap a great deal of benefits with little overhead to the R&D as well as manufacturing process. There's a huge benefit to having two different class bikes roll off the same production line. Ask any auto manufacturer!
I welcome the new bike and strongly believe that the ties between the FZ1 and this new FZ8 will create quite a family in the online community because so much can be shared between the two models for aftermarket parts, tech tips, home-made mods, etc...
What are your thoughts? Share!
After reviewing the leaked pictures and comparing these with the FZ1, you can easily see the bikes are near twins. Yes, there are some body-style changes in the tank, tank cowl, tail, exhaust, brakes and seating but overall, the frame, engine, suspension, etc all appear to be directly off the FZ1 manufacturing line.
I don't think this is a bad thing. The FZ1 is a well designed and fine tuned machine and the FZ8 will clearly enjoy the benefits of being presented in a tried and true package. This bike will enter a market Yamaha failed to meet with very little R&D money and allow Yamaha to reap a great deal of benefits with little overhead to the R&D as well as manufacturing process. There's a huge benefit to having two different class bikes roll off the same production line. Ask any auto manufacturer!
I welcome the new bike and strongly believe that the ties between the FZ1 and this new FZ8 will create quite a family in the online community because so much can be shared between the two models for aftermarket parts, tech tips, home-made mods, etc...
What are your thoughts? Share!