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Yamaha YZF-R1 vs Yamaha FZ-S

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

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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

Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

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 YZF-R1200 PS
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Top speed

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

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R1130 mm
Yamaha FZ-S165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R1Yamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13 L
On a full tank—~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc149 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power200 PS @ 13,500 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight995 PS / tonne91 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight201 kg (with fluids)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm790 mm
Ground clearance130 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/80-17 / 140/60-17

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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  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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

Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S if lightest, lowest seat 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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