I always loved the sports bikes and racing style bikes. But for me they were not attainable because i was poor. Also they were not what i needed. I needed a low cost mid tier long distance bike. That how I wound up with the Z650. But going to the races and watching the guys race was always a lot of fun..
I got them off of ebay... you need to by 2 sets. There are for the R1 and each site is different. Just use the ones with the longer shank. Works great. www.ebay.com/itm/331990516194
Actually, it reminds me of the Katana 1100s of the early 80s. You could buy the full fairings for them too. But a lot of guys got themselves "ended" on those things. They were just so powerful.
With respect to the whole "where were they going with this bike?" thing, you have to remember that the FZ1 is supposed to be a naked bike. It was sold in Japan and Europe as Yamaha's naked sport bike. That's obviously why the MT10 exists now. The fairings, both semi naked (like you have in the states) and the GT are just to provide more wind protection. But still, it's designed as a naked bike. Now we have the M10 and the MT09 Tracer instead. Two options, instead of one with different fairing styles.
The MT10 is a evolution of the FZ1. The MT10 stock for stock has more power and torques. 165hp and 82lb/ft. The FZ1 has 146hp and 76lb/ft. The MT is also lighter... 467 to the FZ 487. The MT has very comfy seating position, you are sitting straight up , where as the FZ is more sporty, you lean over a bit more and the pegs are higher up. My bike is tuned so it makes a little bit more than the MT10. If we did a roll race the MT would stay or be slightly a head, but by a 120mph the FZ would take the lead. The higher rpm and fairing would keep the FZ out front. The bikes are very similar in handling and ride. For me I like the FZ1 better as I can tuck in at high speed... it feels more stable than a naked bike. If you are looking for a street fighter type bike, you can beat the MT10 for price and power, handling, ride.... its a great bike, it has it all.
i have one 2008 with fairings in Finland. In my opinion it pushes alot hot air up between legs. Good when cold but now when we break heat records it is a pain. I believe if not use fairings it spreads heat elsewhere, but i also like the looks with fairings. BTW, how much was it?
@@Yo-Ken oh it sounds cheap. As I am second owner of my bike i got it as is, but first owner did purchase fairings as new. I think he told paying some 800€ for original set. Could you share the link for manufacturer?
@Aknedsrkeusla it was not painted, it was another $400 for paint here in the US. It was $450 including all the mounting hardware and shipping. The shipping was around $150. www.ebay.com/itm/175007488419
@@Yo-Ken thank you! I have an engine guard and highway pegs on mine right now I’m thinking about cutting a little of the fairing to keep the pegs if I really need to
