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Review of the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer motorcycle

I had a chance to ride a 1998 Yamaha fzr400, it was brought from Japan in 2007 and I used it for 3 years and have no complaints. About the motorcycle, it has 4 cylinders and 4 carburetors, which is a big plus for accelerating to 200 km/h in about 15 seconds, but this is also a minus of high fuel consumption for 400-hundred cubic meters. There is little plastic on this Moto, which gives you a chance of not being scratched if dropped. There is also a pleasant exhaust sound from the pipe. In the city it feels good and you can navigate traffic jams confidently, and outside the city it’s not even bad if you make an allowance for 400 cubic meters. This is an excellent motorcycle as a first Moto, it forgives a large number of mistakes and it promises well, and you quickly get used to the Moto. Moreover, the design is probably one of the best of its time, and even now it is beautiful, quite versatile and very practical.

At that time I felt like I was on an airplane, especially when accelerating to 180 km/h. Then I realized that I had chosen an excellent option to begin with. I liked going out on the highway more, since in the city I couldn’t feel all the capabilities of the motorcycle.

As usual, over the course of several seasons I lost everything - it’s sad, but what can I do, losses were inevitable. Several falls at high speeds helped, which smashed all the plastic parts to smithereens. But Motz himself was an A+. The arcs and sliders gradually went away, and the covers were scratched. I welded the plastic in critical places and drove on. Only with the primer there are real problems - you don’t feel either the road or the motorcycle on it.

On problem sections of the route, the fz 400 fazer also did not risk exceeding the speed limit of 100 km. At night, in such places, I generally lowered it to 60, so as not to break the plug. In principle, the headlights were fine, but the brightness could have been increased. Among the “chronic diseases” is the appearance of cracks in the intake pipes. In addition to the inconvenience of replacement, the overly inflated price for such pipes is also annoying.

All shortcomings are compensated by the ease of fit and excellent, attractive appearance. I would also like to mention the wind protection. In short, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the pipes and timing chains. It’s better to ride a ’97 Yamaha FZ 400 around the city or on high-quality trails.

Among road users, the Yamaha FZ400 stands out favorably for its qualities. The engine is an in-line four, capable of developing a power of 53 hp. The transmission is chain, six-speed. The motorcycle is very versatile and practical. It moves confidently on city streets and provides the driver with complete comfort. On the highway it behaves smoothly, corners supplely and maintains its trajectory. In traffic jams it exhibits excellent maneuverability. The riding position is comfortable and upright, but with the rider being less than 170cm tall, the bike is a bit tall. When driving, you have to actively work with the gears; it comes to life a little at upper revs.

The motorcycle has excellent brakes and engine, excellent acceleration dynamics, handles well and looks beautiful. In fact, it is a sports bike without a body kit. There are very different reviews about the Yamaha FZ400 motorcycle. Disadvantages include the need to thoroughly clean the carburetor and promptly replace spark plugs. The engine is highly susceptible to corrosion. Like any 400, the FZ 400 engine works best at high speeds. The motorcycle is capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h. The brakes perform their functions perfectly.

This is my first motorcycle! Somehow I didn’t have to travel before. I'm happy with the result, I got an excellent model in bright red color, I chose it myself, without advisors. One might say, we were lucky with the choice. I bought it in January, carried out maintenance, so the new motorcycle was completely ready for the spring season. There were no problems with the service - there is enough information on the Internet, I did not contact anyone and did everything myself. This helped me learn the new product in every detail. The average price of a motorcycle fully pays for it. When I drove out onto the track for the first time, I was very impressed by the high speed and rapid acceleration. It was something! Within an hour I was completely comfortable with the controls; I never thought that I would get used to it so quickly! Steering is very easy, the motorcycle is quite agile. Despite the significant dimensions and weight, you feel confident. Turning is effortless, and on a straight line you can decisively overtake cars and trucks walking nearby! It is especially convenient to operate in traffic jams, due to the fact that the mirrors do not extend beyond the steering wheel and are located low, and this helps not to hit the mirrors of neighboring cars. The motorcycle is very ergonomic, has a high-quality engine and good brakes. I can recommend the Yamaha FZ 400 to everyone who loves not only fast, but also comfortable riding!

I had never driven a sports bike before, and they only rode me a couple of times on a liter bike. The Phaser 400 is an excellent bike, I learned to ride it in 10 minutes for the first time, I got used to the bike at high speed in just a couple of hours, while the rear tires were very bald, the front tires were almost new and there was heavy rain outside, but it didn’t spoil my desire either. I didn’t give a fuck about it, the bike was comfortable, but on the 3rd day after purchase, I inexplicably pierced the front fork leg, although I went around the pits, but the fork is very soft, and behaves very cool when overtaking. Performs maneuvers on time, even on bald tires.

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At that time I felt like I was on an airplane, especially when accelerating to 180 km/h. Then I realized that I had chosen an excellent option to begin with. I liked going out on the highway more, since in the city I couldn’t feel all the capabilities of the motorcycle.

As usual, over the course of several seasons I lost everything - it’s sad, but what can I do, losses were inevitable. Several falls at high speeds helped, which smashed all the plastic parts to smithereens. But Motz himself was an A+. The arcs and sliders gradually went away, and the covers were scratched. I welded the plastic in critical places and drove on. Only with the primer there are real problems - you don’t feel either the road or the motorcycle on it.

On problem sections of the route, the fz 400 fazer also did not risk exceeding the speed limit of 100 km. At night, in such places, I generally lowered it to 60, so as not to break the plug. In principle, the headlights were fine, but the brightness could have been increased. Among the “chronic diseases” is the appearance of cracks in the intake pipes. In addition to the inconvenience of replacement, the overly inflated price for such pipes is also annoying.

All shortcomings are compensated by the ease of fit and excellent, attractive appearance. I would also like to mention the wind protection. In short, be prepared for the fact that you will have to change the pipes and timing chains. It’s better to ride a ’97 Yamaha FZ 400 around the city or on high-quality trails.

Among road users, the Yamaha FZ400 stands out favorably for its qualities. The engine is an in-line four, capable of developing a power of 53 hp. The transmission is chain, six-speed. The motorcycle is very versatile and practical. It moves confidently on city streets and provides the driver with complete comfort. On the highway it behaves smoothly, corners supplely and maintains its trajectory. In traffic jams it exhibits excellent maneuverability. The riding position is comfortable and upright, but with the rider being less than 170cm tall, the bike is a bit tall. When driving, you have to actively work with the gears; it comes to life a little at upper revs.

The motorcycle has excellent brakes and engine, excellent acceleration dynamics, handles well and looks beautiful. In fact, it is a sports bike without a body kit. There are very different reviews about the Yamaha FZ400 motorcycle. Disadvantages include the need to thoroughly clean the carburetor and promptly replace spark plugs. The engine is highly susceptible to corrosion. Like any 400, the FZ 400 engine works best at high speeds. The motorcycle is capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 km/h. The brakes perform their functions perfectly.

This is my first motorcycle! Somehow I didn’t have to travel before. I'm happy with the result, I got an excellent model in bright red color, I chose it myself, without advisors. One might say, we were lucky with the choice. I bought it in January, carried out maintenance, so the new motorcycle was completely ready for the spring season. There were no problems with the service - there is enough information on the Internet, I did not contact anyone and did everything myself. This helped me learn the new product in every detail. The average price of a motorcycle fully pays for it. When I drove out onto the track for the first time, I was very impressed by the high speed and rapid acceleration. It was something! Within an hour I was completely comfortable with the controls; I never thought that I would get used to it so quickly! Steering is very easy, the motorcycle is quite agile. Despite the significant dimensions and weight, you feel confident. Turning is effortless, and on a straight line you can decisively overtake cars and trucks walking nearby! It is especially convenient to operate in traffic jams, due to the fact that the mirrors do not extend beyond the steering wheel and are located low, and this helps not to hit the mirrors of neighboring cars. The motorcycle is very ergonomic, has a high-quality engine and good brakes. I can recommend the Yamaha FZ 400 to everyone who loves not only fast, but also comfortable riding!

I had never driven a sports bike before, and they only rode me a couple of times on a liter bike. The Phaser 400 is an excellent bike, I learned to ride it in 10 minutes for the first time, I got used to the bike at high speed in just a couple of hours, while the rear tires were very bald, the front tires were almost new and there was heavy rain outside, but it didn’t spoil my desire either. I didn’t give a fuck about it, the bike was comfortable, but on the 3rd day after purchase, I inexplicably pierced the front fork leg, although I went around the pits, but the fork is very soft, and behaves very cool when overtaking. Performs maneuvers on time, even on bald tires.