FZS 1000 Fazer

2002 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's allround motorcycle platform, the 2002 Yamaha FZS 1000 Fazer features a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 143.1 HP (104.5 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 105.9 Nm (78.1 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 143.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the FZS 1000 Fazer measures 208 kg (459 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.69 HP/kg (1.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2001 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.