2014 Yamaha FZ-09

The FZ-09 is an entirely new machine from the ground up, built around a 12-valve, 847 cc, liquid-cooled inline-triple that uses a 120-degree crankshaft. The cylinder bores are offset 5 mm forward from the crankshaft center line to reduce friction on the power stroke, a trick Yamaha first used on the YZ450F motocrosser. The compression ratio is 11.5:1, so it runs just fine on regular fuel, and valve maintenance is scheduled at 42,000 km intervals. The riding position is typical for a naked bike, with a slight forward lean toward the handlebar, and footpegs located a bit lower than they’d be on a supersport machine. There’s not much ahead of you when seated, and the bike’s narrow midsection (achieved partially by a narrow frame that uses outboard mounting points for the swingarm) and 815 mm seat height makes it relatively easy to reach the ground; shorter riders might only be able to get one foot flat on the ground.
Atop the handlebar is a cell phone–sized LCD instrument panel, offset to the right. I initially found the offset gauge odd looking, but then realized that the open space to its left would be an ideal location for a GPS unit. Despite the gauge’s small size, it displays plenty of information, including engine speed, road speed, time of day, both engine and ambient temperatures, odometer and two trip meters, D-mode selection, gear position, time, fuel-consumption numbers and a gear-position indicator. This is a bike that for a daily bike to ride, this could easily take that role as well as the one for the weekend rips into the twisites with friends. This FZ 09 is a stunner to look at with the carbon bits adorning this bike. It also has the aftermarket Yoshi pipe for that added sound and attitude. This bike, like all our bikes will be fully serviced, inspected and detailed at the time you take delivery. See this and other great deals at www.cyclehunters.com

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