VOL. 54 ISSUE 12 MARCH 28, 2017 P121
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
2017 YAMAHA FZ-09 ($8999)
ENGINE: ..... Liquid-cooled, 12-valve, DOHC,
4-stroke, inline triple
DISPLACEMENT: ....................................847cc
COMPRESSION RATIO: ........................... 11.5:1
BORE X STROKE:.................... 78.0 x 59.1mm
PEAK TORQUE: ........... 64.5 lbft @ 8500 rpm
(claimed)
ENGINE REDLINE: ......................... 11,250 rpm
FUEL DELIVERY: ......... Denso EFI with YCC-T
THROTTLE VALVE: ............................ 41mm x3
EXHAUST SYSTEM: ..............................3 into 1
IGNITION SYSTEM: ...............TCI / 32bit ECU
LUBRICATION SYSTEM:..................Wet sump
TRANSMISSION: .................................6-speed
CLUTCH: ...........Wet multiplate-disc / Assist
and Slipper
DRIVE: ......................................................Chain
FINAL DRIVE: .......................................... 45/16
FRAME: ....Aluminum Controlled Fill die-cast
w/subframe
FRONT SUSPENSION: ........ 41mm KYB, USD,
fully adjustable; 5.4 in. wheel travel
REAR SUSPENSION: ........ Single KYB shock,
rebound damping and preload adj.; 5.1 in.
wheel travel
FRONT BRAKE: ...........Advics, 4-pot, 298mm
dual disc / ABS
REAR BRAKE: ...............Nissin, 1-pot, 245mm
single disc / ABS
FRONT WHEEL: ............3.5 x 17 in., 10-spoke
cast aluminum
REAR WHEEL: ...... 5.5 x 17 in., 10-spoke cast
aluminum
FRONT TIRE: ......................... 120/70 ZR17 in.
REAR TIRE: ............................180/55 ZR17 in.
RAKE/TRAIL: .............................25° / 4.05 in.
WHEELBASE: ....................................... 56.7 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: ..................................... 32.3 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: ..................................3.7 gal.
CURB WEIGHT: ..................425 lbs. (claimed)
GEAR ID'D
HELMET: ARAI SIGNET Q
JACKET: AGV SPORT - NAVIGATOR
SHOES: TCX X-STREET (WATERPROOF)
handler; the added weight is not
an issue in my book.
Another attractive thing about
the previous FZ-09 was its low
$8190 MSRP; it's now $8999,
up about $800. But remem-
ber, the old 09 didn't have fully
adjustable forks, ABS, traction
control or a slipper clutch, so
you're getting a lot for the added
dollars.
Overall, everything I liked
about the old FZ-09 is still there
and everything I didn't like (main-
ly wonky throttling, B-grade sus-
pension and funky seat) is gone,
replaced by much-improved FI
mapping, upgraded forks and
a more comfy cushion. Plus,
it gets traction control, a slip-
per clutch and a fresher look
(the new LED headlight looks
sweet!). Okay, it might've taken
on a few pounds and now cost
a bit more but the trade-off is
more than worth it. CN
