So, what’s one thing you would have changed if Yamaha had to do it again with the FZ16 (FZ V1)?
Yamaha FZ16 (FZ V1) was a motorcycle which was launched in 2008. Not only did it bring a fresh design, it also gave the muscular design to the 150cc segment, and introduced fat rear tire features which were unheard of back then. Overall build quality, comfortable riding position and good low end torque were praised about the bike. But just like no motorcycle is perfect, even the popular FZ V1 has things that riders would prefer to be different. They can be things like design, a performance issue, a feature, anything. Thinking back on what could have been done better is a great way to learn about the bike's good and bad points as well as how it compared to its contemporaries and today's motorcycles. It also underlines how rider expectations and preferences have changed since the introduction of the FZ V1.
Had they given it a bit more power, I wish. It's great for city riding, but feels a bit underpowered on highways, don't get me wrong. 1-2 bhp more would have made a big difference.
The headlight. The stock headlight is pretty weak at night riding. It would have been perfect if Yamaha had equipped it with a better headlight.
In fact, I wish they hadn’t changed anything. As it was, the FZ V1 was perfect. Every "improvement" in later versions stripped it of a little of its charm.
A bit small for long rides, the fuel tank capacity 12 liters. It would have been way better for touring if they had made it 14-15 liters.
I wanted ABS sooner. It's such an important safety feature and Yamaha should have taken this on the FZ series much earlier.
It could have been a better seat. It’s comfortable for short rides but not so comfortable for longer rides. It would have been great to have a slightly softer seat.
I wish they had added just a bit more engine oil capacity. If you ride a lot though, you are changing oil quite frequently with current capacity.
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Discussions and Questions So Whats One Thing You Would Have Changed If Yamaha Had To Do It Again With The Fz16 Fz V1
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