The headlights have a small angle pattern and are very bright but when traveling around corners when the bike has to be leaned, the pattern dips into the road and doesn't provide ample light around corners and is a very big hazard for non-lighted roads at night. Here is a video explaining and showing the issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzroou1ta04
The worst 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 problems
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Recalls 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles. The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.
- Risk
- If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower handlebar holder, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990114.
Recall number 17V221000 · Recall details
What 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Headlights are incapable of maintaining a safe distance during cornering. On any corner, the headlights will dip too far down and no longer illuminate the road. The issue is well documented amongst owners of 2017 fz-09 and all agree that this headlight pattern design is extremely dangerous to point of requiring auxiliary lighting, or always keeping the high beams on. I've experienced this problem during off-ramps on the highway in which I wasn't able to run highbeams due to oncoming traffic. On the off-ramp corner, I slowed down to the ramp speed of 30mph and the corner was still only lit to 1 second of riding being illuminated in front of me. Links to other owner's video documentation: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l11an9ajjfq - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzroou1ta04
The headlight design for the 2017 yamaha fz-09 is unsafe. When driving at night on a dark road the headlights do not illuminate turns. You cannot see the turn entry nor the apex. The uploaded pictures show the problem with the yamaha LED light pattern. Very dangerous! In need of a recall. Please help!
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Questions about the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09
Is the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09, fewer than a typical FZ-09 model year.
What is the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 year score?
The 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 scores 90 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Yamaha FZ-09: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09?
Lights, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 Yamaha FZ-09 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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