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Yamaha FZ-S vs Yamaha YZF-R1

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Yamaha FZ-S3
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha FZ-S165 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha FZ-S149 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Yamaha FZ-S136 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Yamaha FZ-S790 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha FZ-S165 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha FZ-SYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~45 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L17 L
On a full tank~585 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size149 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight91 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight136 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm855 mm
Ground clearance165 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,330 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/60-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha FZ-S or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha FZ-S or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Yamaha FZ-S or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha FZ-S if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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