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Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition - [2009]
This edition of the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC and the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade C-ABS TT Tribute.This particular Yamaha FZ1 has a 998cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 2009 FZ1 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZ1's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged | 2020cc.2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 221 kgs (487 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2009 Yamaha FZ1 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]
In terms of power the 998cc 44 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 146.84 bhp (109 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 76.6 lb-ft (103.9 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZ1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition.
The 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition has a Power to weight ratio of 664.4 bhp per ton and 347.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 FZ1 competing with the 2021 Suzuki Katana 1000 [686.0 bhp\ton] and the 2020 Suzuki Katana 1000 [686.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FZ1 generating around 347.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 DOHC [371.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 SERT Yoshimura Limited Edition [371.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.7 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition similar in acceleration to the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX- GX+ (5.6 secs) and the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT (5.6 secs). This Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Limited Edition
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.7 secs @ 127 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Limited Edition (10.7 secs) and the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L (10.7 secs).
The 2009 version of the Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition has a maximum speed of 155mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 FZ1 equals the 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2009 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer Limited Edition then how about a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph) and the 2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph).
