Popular Post ricer1 Posted December 22, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I recently purchased a 2017 Yamaha FZ10 and have ridden in it approximately 1400 miles in the last 10 days. I rode in South Florida on interstates and back roads. Since the terrain is relatively flat there are very little twisty roads or sweepers to challenge the handling of bikes. In the last ten years I have owned a 2005 Yamaha FZ1 (Gen 1), 2006 Yamaha FZ1, 2008 Yamaha FZ1, 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 and now the 2017 Yamaha FZ10. Mods: MRA Racing Screen Windscreen, yoshimura fender eliminator, sliders and monkey grips. The ergonomics of the FZ10 are more compact than the FZ1 and very similar to the Kaw Ninja 1000. I like being more compact with these types of bikes. You sit more into the bike. The power of the FZ10 seems to have more torque that the FZ1, probably due to the crossplane engine technology. One very big difference of the FZ10 is the smoothness of the engine and the ride. There is very little vibration of the handlebars and the seat. It is very stark difference compared to the other bikes. It may be the most significant advantages of the FZ10 compared to the other bikes. Handling of the FZ10 seems much better than the FZ1, the balance on corners is very good. But, as I said Florida is not a true test of bike handling. The electronics of the FZ10 include ABS and traction control which is very similar to the Kawi Ninja 1000 that has the same goodies. The FZ10 has cruise control and it is amazing. It is very accurate and is sweet to have on long rides, allowing me to travel farter between stops. The FZ10 is a naked bike compared to the other bikes, so after being beaten up by the wind in my chest I had to install a short windshield which made a considerable difference. The gas tank on the FZ10 is only four gallons versus 4.4 gallons for the FZ1. Bigger is better, I like having the extra fuel capacity of the FZ1. One issue I have with the FZ10 is the colors available in the USA. The color choices are shiny gray or flat gray. If you don’t like gray you are out of luck. The other bikes compared have colors I like, metallic red, candy Kawasaki green, which I really like. They do offer a blue FZ10 in Europe I really like and hope they bring it stateside in the next couple years. In conclusion, comparing the FZ10 and the Ninja 1000 is a true test because both have electronics and I have to take the FZ10 for the smoothness of the bike. As I stated earlier, this puts the FZ10 ahead of the rest of the bikes because it is so significant. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Very nice. I want to take one of those for a spin at the next Yamaha demo. I'm curious how it feels compared to the GSXS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 @ricer1 awesome that you’re back in the saddle. Thanks for the report on the FZ10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricer1 Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 9 hours ago, durk said: @ricer1 awesome that you’re back in the saddle. Thanks for the report on the FZ10. I have found the majority in the medical community will not support riding a motorcycle (Excluding Ninja Doc) and I get it, they are trying to save lives while riding a bike is a dangerous endeavor. When I went through physical therapy I asked my therapist, "since I am cleared to drive a car, when do you think I can ride a motorcycle?" and she said "NEVER!" After seeing the results of motorcycle accidents medical personnel are reluctant to promote riding. In October I rode the bicycle and motorcycle for the first time since the heart attack. I told the doctor, who I respect immensely, I had been riding and that I have to live life. The doctor told me to limit my bicycle rides, so I keep my heart rate under 140 bpm and less than 25 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Does this not have wheelie control as well? Yamaha didnt put the same electronic assistance bits as the R1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 5 hours ago, ricer1 said: I told the doctor, who I respect immensely, I had been riding and that I have to live life. I could not agree with you more. I know if I was in your shoes and felt healthy enough to ride I’d be doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 Good to hear you are back in the saddle again. Looks like a capable bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 Nice review. Bicycle riding is dangerous. Ride the fz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue-yamaR6s Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Glad to hear you are back again and able to ride. Nice review. This bike has intrigued me for a while. Good perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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