Yamaha FZ1/FZS1000 (2006-current) – Street Bike

Superbikes for Sale | Motorbike Facts, Yamaha | February 10, 2011

Model History

• 2006: Yamaha FZ1/FZS1000 launched.

Other versions

• Yamaha FZ1: Unfaired version also launched in 2006. No fairing, no grab handles, 5kg lighter and £400 cheaper.
• 2011: ABS model £1000 more expensive.

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Yamaha XVS1100 (1998-current) Big Cruiser

Superbikes for Sale | Motorbike Facts, Yamaha | February 8, 2011

Model History

• 1998: Original Yamaha XVS1100 launched.

Other versions

Yamaha XVS1100A Drag Star Classic: more retro looks, spoked wheels (front smaller than regular bike), bigger headlamp, more flamboyant mudguards.

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Yamaha XJR1300 (1998-current) – Muscle Bike

Superbikes for Sale | Motorbike Facts, Yamaha | February 8, 2011

Model History

• 1995: Yamaha XJR1200 introduced.
• 1999: Yamaha XJR1200 bored out to create Yamaha XJR1300. SP version also released (deleted 2002).
• 2004: Lighter wheels, new carbs, new exhaust and uprated brakes added.
• 2007: Yamaha XJR1300 gets a fairly thorough makeover to gain fuel injection, revised catalytic 4:1 exhaust and a host of detail mods.

Other versions

XJR1300 SP: Comes with a yellow/black Yamaha ‘Speed Block’ design and Ohlins shocks. The SP was a £300 premium over the stock motorcycle.

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Yamaha FJR1300 (2001-current) – Sports Touring

Superbikes for Sale | Motorbike Facts, Yamaha | February 5, 2011

Model History

• 2001: Yamaha FJR1300A launched.
• 2006: Reworked Yamaha FJR1300A and AS models appear; new fairing, wider range of screen adjustment, plus adjustable seat and handlebar height. Luggage now standard not optional extra, plus AS model has heated grips as standard.

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Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009-current) – Sportsbike

Superbikes for Sale | Motorbike Facts, Yamaha | February 4, 2011

Model History

• 1998 – The original, and some still say the best, R1 launched.
• 2000 – 250 detail changes including sharper styling and a 2kg reduction in weight. 2002 – New generation R1 launched, completely new model
• 2004 – Another generation R1, now featuring underseat exhausts, which is still a key styling feature today.
• 2006 – Minor updates, including a slight power and torque hike.
• 2006 – Limited edition R1-SP launched.
• 2007 – Next generation R1 launched featuring a four instead of five-valve head, a ride-by-wire throttle, variable inlet trumpets and a slipper clutch.
• 2009 – R1 launched, featuring cross-plane crank engine and irregular firing intervals.

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