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Yamaha FZ-09 (2014–2016): what actually fails

The documented failure patterns on used Yamaha FZ-09s — the mileage window where each shows up, and what the repair typically costs at an independent shop. This is the same data NoLemon's Brief checks against every VIN.

2014–2016 TYPICAL 0k–80k MI $250–$350

Abrupt on/off throttle fueling

The first-generation FZ-09's ride-by-wire fueling is famously snatchy — the bike lurches when you crack the throttle open or shut, a flaw every period review and owner forum documented. It is a mapping problem, not wear, and an ECU reflash (about $300) transforms the bike. Hold a steady small throttle in second gear on the test ride, and ask whether the ECU has already been flashed.

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Yamaha FZ-09 (2014–2016): what actually fails

Abrupt on/off throttle fueling

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