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Mixed Signals!?!?

It looks like there will have to be a deliberate comparison between the FZ1 and the Kaw & Suzook 1200s before any real conclusions can be drawn.

THEY ARE THE COMPETITION, not the R1. Hackfu meant to say "down on the horses but UP 4 foot-lbs" on the torque. I would love to know if the "lower down grunt" differences between the Yam and the Bandit are fuzzy memories of his last Bandit ride or a failure on the FZ1s part.

ON PAPER the Bandit shows about 6 foot-lbs of torque LESS at only 250 less rpms... And that, with noticably more weight. In fact, both the Suzuki and Kawasaki are supposed to be heavier, less powerful, and less torquey than the FZ1. If this turns out to be the case, the only way the FZ1 loses out in a head-to-head is if Yamaha has screwed up the frame or if the numbers on all 3 turn out to be different than what has been published so far.

I'm anxious to see it all unfold.

 

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Re: Review falls short

Thanks for the trouble so far Brent. I can imagine that you and MO are just as anxious to put it through your (controlled) real world tests and make the proper class comparisons. I look forward to reading the results of this next step.

 

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I doubt it. Honda is reportedly going to use the older 918cc powerplant. Early word is that their naked entry will has less in common with thier sportier sibling than the FZ1 has with the R1.

 

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Baker, I've read some thoughtful positive and negative comments about this article & this bike. The one considered opinion that I come away with is that you are an idiot.

 

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baker:

As a courtesy to your reply, I re-read your original post. I didn't want to be unduly harsh. After reconsidering my critisism, I believe my words were short, to the point, and accurate. Indeed no further comments were needed the first time around.