2014 New Yamaha FZ-09, Super Street Bike with 3 Cilynder

2014 New Yamaha FZ-09, Super Street Bike with 3 Cilynder - Dodge over the edge of the cable car , I pull in the clutch and Yamaha FZ -09 starts tiptoeing down Lombard Street. Tourists line the artery famous amazed now that our 10 -rider squad loud on the curviest street in San Francisco. Lombard makes a memorable journey , but for the rest of the way SF . Clogged intersections chaotic motorway junctions , the imposing outline of the topography of hills , potholes and assorted chuck holes , ski sled fluted ... Title slide !

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Yamaha bills his new car as a sporty brand urban and pitch certainly does not shy away from leaving us a taste of how the FZ in the concrete jungle . 1 Day of the introduction of freedom of the press was restricted to just explore the city itself - an education in municipal sports riding to be sure.

Wheelies were fired . Stoppies arrested. Bicycles started off hills . And channels were divided ... Oh , Lord, how they were divided . Things got rowdy there . And it speaks volumes about the FZ -09 we returned glued to what was actually a four-hour drive with a smile on our faces .

The FZ -09 , replacing the Yamaha FZ8 in sports , is a completely new model . The technical presentation before handing over the keys , described the new Yamaha FZ emotional power that comes through his surprising inline triple, while $ 7.990 MSRP " naked sports , performance and emotional character of the fundamentals in mind. " $ - $ 900 less than the bike replaced - manages the portion of the value . These two aspects are the -09 FZ one of the most fascinating models debuting this year.

Yamaha teased his three -cylinder engine during Intermot show last year, dubbing it a concept cross. The crankshaft 120 degrees triple and even 240 -degree firing order in a cross design course - with Yamaha making a big noise when he cross the crank moves the M1 MotoGP R1 Superbike . Lost in the order / crank degree plan / shooting ? Do not worry about what is important , as the inline Triple gives a distinctive sound and character of the engine . This is old hat to those that are defined with the sport range of Triumph , by his signature engine. The latest generation of three-cylinder MV Agusta developed with Yamaha and suit.

engine of 2014 New Yamaha FZ-09 with 3 cilinder

The trains New Yamaha FZ-09 2014 Triple 847cc over 78mm bore and 59.1mm stroke . The piston made ​​of forged aluminum thrums below an offset cylinder is moved rearward of 5 mm from the crank axle to reduce the friction - in the first cylinder with a plurality of production Yamaha pattern offset (also the source of M1 and YZ450F MotoGP) . The four- valve integrated 31mm intake and 25mm exhaust valves. Denso injectors are mounted in holes 12 in the inlet , wherein the transmission of air through the inlet funnel offset ( 102.8mm cylinder block , 122.8mm 82.8mm in length ) . New 41mm Mikuni throttle are controlled by the familiar Yamaha Chip Controlled Power ( YCC -T). The ride- by-wire system also provides three selectable drive modes : Standard, with a more aggressive mode, and less assertive in B mode .

Start to take the 09 sounds and intoxicating triple. One slip and 3 - in-1 integrated resonator air choir sing FZ added . MotoUSA has always praised the character and intrinsic performance characteristics of three-cylinder mills, and this new Yamaha complements our praise. The approval howl howl of a screaming four is very good, even for a crabby heavy twin torque - but the triple-hybrid ... This is presented -09 a real gem in the FZ .

Yamaha claims 115 hp and 64.5 lb-ft torque at the crankshaft. And it does not take long to discover muscles triple as hard drive up and down with its powerband rich couple . Also wheelie timid rider like me at the end tracing efforts of the front wheel with a simple roll-ons . And playfully prods FZ racing to hoist natural. The FZ -09 engine is a riot , and no matter provides a more engaging than the four-cylinder powered replaced FZ8 carries .

The engine is not perfect, but by sudden supply . Riders take a herky jerky on -off feeling, especially at low speeds . Ride in the B- mode silently relieved that complaint , a little , which is exaggerated in standard mode and engine mapping. But it is easy to forgive the tense accelerators, such as the engine itself runs amazingly smooth. A balancer shaft to escape the mood after the engine is suppressed revved up to 11,250 rpm redline .

A guy stacked six-speed transmission with compact engine package ( FZ -09 Triple shed 22 pounds of FZ8 -line four ) . Engineers have two clutch disks , recorded to handle the additional torque of 09 . The reputation of great gear not just because I found little need to move up from third gear over the entire stroke of the press, on Day 2 included a lively ride on winding roads to the north over the Golden Gate . For urban use , were the first and the second more than adequate, and the FZ is happy crawling at low speeds without complaining . On the highway fall into overdrive sixth gear was a super smooth 70mph was right around 4000 rpm.

image of New Yamaha FZ-09 2014

The new aluminum frame and arm pressure source vibration motor as a carrier. Yamaha Press acknowledges the support of external swingarm, so that a thin frame. The narrow sense is immediately apparent , astride the FZ -09 . At 6'1 " I found the way down from the seat height of 32.1 inches intimidating, but the narrow profile should make things manageable for small jigs and .

Ergonomic changes compared to the FZ8 footrests are 26mm with 53mm lower and 40mm higher handlebars placed closer . It transforms the driving position to an upright position , one that I prefer hyper- aggressive forward lean on most Supersports Act standards and some colleagues. However, the rate of seat less than stellar , as it tends to make me run into the tank from the tester. I also find long-term comfort perch want - not terrible, but not particularly inviting for high mileage race. A final ergonomic complaint is the case of motors, the press legs slightly .

Kayaba suspension graces the new bracket , with both the 41mm inverted fork and shock mounted horizontally adjustable preload and rebound damping . The devices are on the soft side , which proved optimal for our adventure cityscape suck myriad driving conditions confidently placed . Day 1 parameters were so elastic that when I got up and quickly , my 205- pound frame FZ bounced like a trampoline .

Yamaha technicians maxed preload and rebound for Day 2 sports field. Aggressive pace on winding country roads demanded the suspension of the FZ - even with adjustments. Based on uneven surfaces seen in a bad mood , indulging some occasional . In a particularly bumpy track, Crested I ran up and down in a depression at high speeds , and fell from the saddle suspension began typing . The sudden power hampers cornering stability , as the bike can get angry fumigation at the exit .

On the pristine roads , but the FZ has proven his skills. It provides fast changes of direction with ease. I immediately found my records and perform, providing plenty of leverage by placing in the top bar . The bike feels like a light weight and a curb weight 414 pounds , he's 53 pounds lighter than the FZ8 . The rolling chassis includes new alloy wheels 10 beams and Yamaha claims a reduction of unsprung masses by the smaller rotors and brakes - 298mm compared to the 310mm discs on the FZ8 .

Speaking of brakes, the New 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 package is a set of technical specifications . In four - pot radial mount caliper ADVICS are coupled to a master cylinder Brembo front, wherein the clamping of the rear caliper Nissin 245mm (also a diameter of less than 267 mm on the back of FZ8 ) . Compared to the plateau (ie expensive) brakes , white FZ -09 caps not super strong first bite, but I thought better road riding . I also tried the lever feel and modulation very encouraging.

Returning from a walk on the second day , our test team again . Below the Golden Gate Bridge and through the city in another ecstatic swirl of the way Split Slowdown in the sports side road I took more attention to instrumentation FZ . The device features compact economy key steps, such as the consolidation of the starter and ignition in one. Riders can also happen to be closed by the maps on the fly , but the gas and the mode button is difficult to achieve the right equipment. The controls felt a pleasing little hair on my side, but on the whole .

I also enjoyed the console incisive edge of the FZ with its easy to read digital speedometer . The digital speedometer is not so important, but to be honest , wide power range of the triple does not have me for all the sweet spots in the towers. Also thumbs up for the gear indicator , a personal favorite in a dashboard and discreetly located in the lower left corner of the LCD display . The display has a fuel gauge and measure the 3.7 -gallon tank is a little small . Yamaha claims 44 mpg, if our reading of the average mileage for Day 2 registered 37 mpg. Not the impressive range - but easy to forgive , considering the pleasure associated with each mile .

Ready it for a new model to -2014 . Yamaha made ​​sure to note this bike is not a part of the special cell , virtually all of the components are developed exclusively for the new FZ -09 . Also Yamaha parts could skimp on quality have a high sense - including aluminum handlebar and feet , or LED tail lights.

Any criticism of -09 FZ must that it is a puzzle $ 7,990 MSRP sports are made of the fact . The application form is the amazing technology and potential knockout blow to his rivals . Consider the Street Triple 675 is $ 9399 ( add another $ 600 for the top spec version R ) and FC -09 is a good deal - not the most expensive BMW F800R ( $ 10.600 ) and Ducati Monster 796 mention ( $ 10.495 ) . Yamaha dealers have certainly learned on application to an increase in production and the addition of Blazing Orange to join the Red liquid graphite and faster models in the United States.

The -09 FZ offers a ride. The hard and soft suspension feeding is not ideal for aggressive drivers , but they are easy to forget with impressive performance and the character of the triple . Perhaps the most important is that jaw-dropping RRP so crucial model for Yamaha FZ -09 in 2014 and beyond. This is 2014 New Yamaha FZ-09, Super Street Bike with 3 Cilynder.