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Driving report Klein-Yamaha

Tuning FZ1

Yamaha’s lack of peak performance F.Don’t really blame Z1. A certain laissez-faire when stepping out of the speed basement, however. The FZ1 does not have the characteristic, befitting punch from below that one expects from a full liter displacement. And when it comes to the chassis, too, sporty natures can find some room for improvement. It is precisely at these points that the Dillinger tuner Dominik Klein sets the lever.

Ohlins fork with the radial pliers of the R1.

Torque instead of top performance was right at the top of the specifications. To this end, Klein devotes himself to the engine peripherals with an official blessing. With longer intake funnels from Micron and more throughput-friendly DNA air filters, a complete Micron system with manifolds designed by hydroforming, EG muffler and a power commander tailored to this ensemble. Klein tackles the chassis with the finest Ohlins ingredients. The simple series suspension strut replaces an Ohlins part that is adjustable in length. He exchanged the standard fork for a copy from the Swedish manufacturer and inserted it into beautifully milled BKG fork bridges. In this wash up, Klein also donated the radial brake calipers of the current R1 to his FZ1.

Character question to the FZ1

The Klein version of the FZ1 cuts a fine figure even when stationary.

Not that these were absolutely necessary? after all, the series material also works great. But on the one hand the Ohlins fork already has corresponding fork feet milled from solid, and on the other hand the radially screwed pliers look simply great. Just like the heightened look with the engine spoiler from the Yamaha range and the elegant Bagster seat.

The seating position is in keeping with the aggressively styled exterior. In addition to the longer strut, other rocker arms raise the rear by a total of 40, the seat height by an impressive 25 millimeters, which bends the pilot slightly towards the front wheel. There a handlebar awaits him like a horizontal bar. The black anodized LSL handlebar is only slightly offset. It’s about pushing your elbows, streetfighter flair emerges.

Spontaneously and with a grim airbox rattle, the row four begins its work. In the first third of the speed, however, the small FZ is not angry at all, but rather tame, initially reacting to gas commands with caution instead of lively directness. And up to 4500 rpm even the series delivers more torque than the tuned variant. Thanks to the ?? not registrable ?? The shorter final translation still has the better pulling power.

The real character

The handlebar mounts are rigidly screwed to the fork bridge.

However, the small FZ1 shows its true character from 4500 rpm. Suddenly she’s hanging on the gas like a chain dog on a chain, answering every twitch of the gas hand with lightning speed. And it doesn’t let up until it is locked. In addition, the Yamaha roars almost borderline from the carbon muffler, especially since it underlines the imposing background noise with a crackling fireworks display from misfires when pushing. The subject of throttle response, which is not a glory for the production model, is handled by the small FZ1 much more smoothly. And thanks to the BKG notches, the gear changes slide on crisp short distances.

The black woman can playfully zap from one incline to the other on the wide handlebar. The geometry, which has been trimmed for manageability, does not fail to have an effect, but balances, as the almost 67 degree steep steering angle pushes the caster to less than 100 millimeters, in tight turns on the verge of nervousness. The bottom line, however, is that it swirls much more effortlessly than the series about winding streets. It is a pleasure to activate the perfectly dosed R1 pliers when robbing. Top notch, too, in how the fork dampens, responds and provides feedback. The shock absorber also works tightly, maybe a little too tight on bumpy slopes.

If you are looking for an even more fiery character for the FZ1, Klein can also help with a variant trimmed to 185 hp peak power.

Technical data small Yamaha FZ1

Noble and comfortable Bagster bench.

MOTORCYCLE measurements

Performance
(Production model in brackets)

acceleration
0 100 km / h 3.3 (3.6) sec
0 ?? 140 km / h 5.1 (5.4) sec
0 200 km / h 9.5 (10.3) sec

Draft
60 ?? 100 km / h 3.6 (4.1) sec
100 ?? 140 km / h 3.2 (4.1) sec
140 – 180 km / h 3.4 (5.1) sec

Performance diagram: performance on the crankshaft. Measurements on Dynojet chassis dynamometer 150, corrected according to 95/1 / EG, maximum possible deviation ± 5%

Conversion info

Chassis and brakes
BKG triple clamp set (double / quadruple clamping) 998 euros
BKG footrest system 499 euros Ohlins fork with radial brake calipers complete around 3000 euros
Ohlins shock absorber 998 euros
LSL booster handlebar with handlebar ends 100 euros
Radial brake pump from R1 from 2004 around 100 euros
Steel braided brake lines from 120 euros
Rear lift kit 25 millimeters 89 euros

Engine and environment
Powercommander 3 USB with voting around 500 euros
Micron Hydratech manifold system with ABE silencer from 1050 euros
DNA air filter 100 euros
Micron funnel extensions 154 euros

miscellaneous
Pazzo brake and clutch levers 109 euros each
License plate holder with LED license plate lighting 99 euros
LED turn signal set 90 euros
Belly pan 360 euros
Bagster bench, two-part, 299 euros
Prices for complete conversions or package prices by arrangement

Contact
Motorrad Klein GmbH, Pachtener Strasse 32, 66763 Dillingen / Saar, phone 06831/73140, www.yamaha-klein.de

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