Cycle World Magazine's "World's Best Streetbike" (Oct. 2004)

For the rider who likes sport bike performance but prefers more comfortable ergonomics. The FZ1 offers a more traditional upright seating position, yet sacrifices nothing in terms of engine and handling performance.

Sometimes it feels sinful to hide an engine like the R1 derived, 20-valve, Genesis powerplant behind bodywork ... hence the FZ1.

Our “naked” bike, though, is fully decked out:

• Fully adjustable suspension at both ends
• Four-piston monoblock calipers
• Light, three-spoke aluminum wheels
• Wide, high-performance tires

The same semi-upright ergonomics that make dawn `til dusk rides not just possible but highly enjoyable also provide great leverage when the road turns twisty.

In the end, you can come at it from either direction: practical transportation, or 140-horse sport bike.