Kenny Roberts Inspired – 2002 Yamaha FZ1

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The Yamaha FZ1 is an under-appreciated bike. Introduced in 2001, it gave you the power of a modified R1 engine (145 hp) with all-day ergonomics. Low-end power suffered compared to the competition, but it was silly amounts of fun over 8,000 rpm.

For those of you looking for more information, check out this review from Motorcycle USA back in 2001. But forget all that for a moment – featuring this bike for sale also gives me an excuse to share this insane video of a FZ1 that’s been given a turbo and now makes 315 ponies at the crank:

This specific Yamaha FZ1 has been modified with a custom Kenny Roberts paint job, Sargent seat, Holeshot exhaust, and more. Find it for sale here on ADVRider (registration required) in Laguna Niguel, California for $3,750.