Coolant lines from the radiator to the carburetors have been added so performance is not affected by weather conditions, providing consistent and predictable throttle response. A steel mesh cover protects the front of the radiator from road debris. Inside the engine of the FZ1 is a new cylinder head designed to work with the new horizontally mounted carburetors. The six-speed transmission is outfitted with gear ratios the same as the R1. The clutch is redesigned to reduce weight and provide smooth shifting.
Final drive is chain.
Stout Chassis Cradling that horsepower factory is perimeter-style steel tube frame mated to a box section aluminum swingarm that adds up to incredible rigidity and confidence inspiring handling. Taking care of the suspension duties are 43mm conventional Kayaba forks and a Kayaba rear shock. Mated to a progressive linkage to provide 65mm of travel in the back, the piggy-back style rear shock is fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound dampening to help fine tune the ride. The front forks provide 140mm of wheel travel and also adjust for preload, compression and rebound dampening. Beefy aluminum triple clamps keeps the front end in line while returning a stable feel to the rider.