Yamaha FZ1 suspension setup and specs

Yamaha FZ1, 2001 to 2005: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload and rebound, 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height, 135 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 208 kg (459 lb).

Model years covered: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2001–2005 Yamaha FZ1
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Yamaha FZ1

2001–2005 · standard · 998 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel135 mm (5.3 in)
Rear suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70ZR17
Rear tire180/55ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 in)
Rake25°
Trail109 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height820 mm (32.3 in)
Weight208 kg (459 lb) dry
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc, single-piston caliper

Other Yamaha FZ1 generations: 2006–2015

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