Yamaha FS1-E revisited, remixed and rebooted.
For many who started their biking careers in the 1970s, the Fizzy, as it was affectionately known, was how they might have popped their two-wheeled cherry. This is how it might look today If Yamaha were still building them.
If you started riding powered two-wheelers in the 70s or early 80s, there’s a strong chance you would’ve owned a Yamaha FS1-E to cut your teeth on. Powered by a 49cc two-stroke motor the little Learner-friendly Yamaha easily had the legs on the equivalent Honda SS50 (which was a four-stroke). Back in the mid 70s the sub-£200 price tag would net you a machine that could top 50mph compared to the Honda’s measly 40-ish mph. While the Honda had the frugality, the Fizzy had the edge on top speed, acceleration and thrills with its lively stroker power delivery and when you’re 16 years-old you worship every single em-pee-aitch you can squeeze out of the motor.
Our Koncept still features the airbox in a cylinder, but now has fuel injection and a sneaky 65cc big bore kit to make 65mph a reality in our fantasy. More performance requires better chassis components. USD forks, uprated disc brakes all round and a chunky alloy swingarm are attached to the unique pressed steel frame. Although a mono shock rising-rate rear suspension is fitted as standard, a Nostalgia pack sees twin shocks as an option so you can relive those youthful memories to the max. Also in the digital accessories catalogue is a small screen to take the wind blast off arms and a halogen bulb alternative in case the LED set-up is too modern for your tastes. Last one down to the chippy pays for the Fanta…