The bike is nimble & very easy to lean + it's also very predictable in the way it behaves. They've made it look better on later models, but they sacrificed comfort for looks/trends. That's where Yamaha dropped the ball with the next iteration of this bike. The seat itself is incredibly comfortable for a bike of this type. If I want to go fast there's plenty of space on the seat to move side to side & front to back. I'm average height at 5ft10" & if I move closer to the tank I'm completely upright with minimal stress on the arms/shoulders. The rear brake especially is fantastic for what it is & actually quite usable which is not something I could say about my previous bikes. The brakes are very good, super predictable and confidence inspiring. I can ride through towns with 31mph speed limit up to crazy high speeds, all in 6th gear if I want to. If you keep the engine at 6000 rpm & up it'll be a missile or a hooligan's dream & thanks to its generous torque (it is a 1000 cc bike, after all) it'll be extremely easy to ride without having to change gears often. I chose the title "dr jekyll and mr hyde" because it can be as civil or as aggressive as you like depending on how you choose to ride it. Its best quality is the fact that it's a fantastic all-round bike. It's lighter and has a centrestand as standard. Definitely consider one before parting with all that extra cash for a Ninja 1000SX. The first one which I had for 5 years met a sticky end when it had a coming together with a Massey Ferguson. They vibrate so much you can't see whats following. I have no problems with it's soft nature and is more suited to our rough pothole roads. Reviewers at the launch of this bike slated the suspension.
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I know some would upgrade for trackday action. The brakes are spot on for everyday riding on the road.
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This needs sorting or you'll get a lot of drivers flashing you. The headlights are impressive though set way too high from the factory. The gearbox is a little notchy in the lower ratios, though I have never hit a false neutral. The first generation detuned carburetted R1 engine is smooth and is a joy to ride around town, but becomes a different animal when let loose on the open road. It's a fantastic all rounder that's so easy to ride fast or slow.
A real legend of a bike and very underrated. There is nothing on the market that I would consider swapping her for. I've had a fair few bikes over my 33 years of riding but prefer this above all others. If you find a nice clean one with reasonable mileage, you won't be disappointed. It sounds gorgeous, looks gorgeous and I hope I never need to sell it. It's been great 'two up', handles motorway speeds with ease and always begs me to throw more at it through the twisties. I like a heavier bike as they always feel more planted to me. I bought an XSR900 new back in 2016 with abs, tcs, rider modes, assist and slipper clutch, digital dash etc but still prefer the Fazer.
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I actually like the fact that it's a carburated analog bike and not full of fancy electronics. This was mainly down to the bikes age and not because I could feel any problems. I never really found a problem but did the R6 rear shock upgrade and have recently had the front forks serviced and reworked by Darren at MCT. The suspension is criticized for being too soft. Mine has no corrosion, tarnished alloy or flaking paint. Buy a bolt from any of the main manufacturers out there, and leave it outside all winter without treating it, and see if it starts to corrode. People who say that their Fazer has suffered from flaking engine paint and corroded fasteners, are quite clearly not taking enough time to do routine cleaning. I keep my bikes in mint condition and this one is no exception. It still looks beautiful to me, even now after 13 years of ownership. I've never found the power to be lacking. Did it have a few flaws from new ? Maybe. I can't disagree more with the MCN review of the Gen 1 Fazer 1000.
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