Also known as the Baby V-Max, the Yamaha Fazer FZX700 was quite a revelation when it was released – the styling was distinctive and it was quicker than riders expected. No one complained about the speed, though not everyone loved the looks, and the bike didn’t sell tremendously well.
Other markets got a 750cc engine, but the US got a 698cc Fazer due to the import tariff the States was enforcing at the time. The detuned engine produced 85 horsepower, enough to get the 440 pound bike up to an impressive 137 miles per hour. For more, check out this quick review from a period issue of Cycle World, who said that the bike’s “performance is above reproach.” I’m warning you though, you will likely lose a good chunk of time reading the rest of that issue – old ads are fantastic!
This specific Fazer (VIN: JYA1UF007GA004168) has 8,500 miles and is claimed to be all original except for the aftermarket engine guards. The only flaw is the reserve switch, which doesn’t seem to work.
Find this Yamaha Fazer FZX700 for sale in Grosse Pointe, Michigan with a BIN of $3,299 or best offer