…its Road Sport rivals in the 2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA Comparison Video . BMW's K1300S sports the largest engine and fastest performance times, but see if the Bavarian measures up in our 2011 BMW K1300S Comparison Video . The oldest of our testing quintet, how does the FZ1 fare against these Road Sports…

The oldest of our testing quintet, how does the FZ1 fare against these Road Sports than its previous streetfigher comparison tests? Find out in the 2011 Yamaha FZ1 Comparison Video . The 2011 Yamaha FZ1 heads into this Road Sport comparison the most seasoned model. Aside from ECU tweaks, it’s unchanged…

The 2011 Yamaha FZ8 slots in between the existing FZ6R and FZ1 motorcycles. Yamaha's sporting line of motorcycles grows with the introduction of the new 2011 Yamaha FZ8 street bike; a streetfighter-style machine that offers European styling and a conventional riding position with a sporting engine and…

…too-cool-for-the-States Euro-only models have finally dropped anchor and headed to the New World. The U.S. gets one such ride, Yamaha’s FZ8, as a 2011 model. Motorcycle USA got a first taste of the new Fazer on a 100-mile run in California’s Santa Monica Mountains, discovering a fun-to-ride and versatile…

…fide winner. His landscape scene of Mary’s Lake in Colorado makes me want to make a beeline for the Rocky Mountain State immediately. His Yamaha FZ1 is placed perfectly in the lower left third, and the horizon also follows the rule of thirds. The reflection on the water along with the nicely exposed…

…that the first day they were on set, Kennedy showed up on his Triumph while Gunner had his FZ1 on hand. Of course, Kennedy wanted to know whose motorcycle it was, so Gunner asked him if he’d ever ridden an FZ1 before. When he said no, he threw him the keys so Kennedy could take it for a spin. Next thing…

See the 2011 Yamaha FZ8 carry the Inline Four cause in the FZ8 comparison video . The Yamaha FZ8 claims the most direct lineage to the old UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) banner. The tuning fork brand touted the versatility of its four-cylinder standard as one of its main selling points at the press…

…a wheelie!” Recent Sportbike Reviews More Sportbike Reviews 2011 Road Sport Horsepower Dyno The BMW K1300S heads the horsepower rankings in the 2011 Road Sport Shootout. The V-Four powered Honda ranks second, followed by the Yamaha FZ1, which earns third by revving higher than the Kawasaki Ninja 1000…

…comparison too, a scant single mpg down on the thrifty FZ1. The Suzuki GSX1250FA is effectively a faired version of its Bandit naked standard. It delivers a comfortable riding position and cush seat amenable to long-distance rides. While an all-new 2011 model, the Suzuki looks old. Part of this is because…

…of riding and looking at it day in and day out, the style really grew on me again.” That Kawasaki delivers its all-new 2011 model with a $10,999 MSRP is remarkable. While the FZ1 is less expensive, the Ninja delivers a more polished look and freshened styling. It puts the Suzuki to shame in terms of…