History of Yamaha FS1e and other Yamaha Fizzy models
The legendary Yamaha FS1 moped of the 1970’s is making its comeback, whether you love a restoration challenge, found your dad’s little gem hidden at the back of the shed or want to dust off your early motorcycling memories, this little two-stroke classic motorcycle has lots to offer.
Designed as a first bike for the 16 year olds, Yamaha FS1 (or version Yamaha FS1E sold on the UK market) had a 49cc single cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled, rotary disc-valved engine with a four-speed gearbox. The maximum speed was capped at 50 km/hour. Only later models (FS1E DX) were equipped with front hydraulic disc brake and autolube system.
This classic British FS1e model also had a pedal drive, similar to classic bike, which was a legal requirement back in the days. However, the cam and shaft arrangement to engage the pedals frequently seized and since it was less strenuous to push the bike, the pedals were fairly useless.
Fizzy or Fizzie as the moped model was nicknamed, came in several colours from Candy Gold on SS model to Popsicle Purple on Yamaha FS1E to Baja Brown, Competition Yellow, Space Blue and Chappy Red.
Yamaha FS1 parts and Yamaha FS1e spares
As Yamaha bikes evolved so did parts, some are still being used nowadays and are available from Yamaha dealers directly, some were made obsolete. We offer quality reproductions of some of the most desired Yamaha FS1 & FS1e parts on the market.
This section contains aftermarket reproduction Yamaha Fizzy parts for models:
1970-1973 Yamaha FS1SS
1974-1976 Yamaha FS1 E
1975-1976 Yamaha FS1E-DX
1977-1989 Yamaha FS1
1977-1981 Yamaha FS1DX
1981-1982 Yamaha FS1-SE Chopper
Yamaha FS1 & FS1E Technical Specification
Model: Yamaha FS1 & Yamaha FS1E
Model year: 1970-1982
Motorcycle Type: Moped
Dry weight: 70 kgs
Fuel tank size: 6 litres
Engine, Intake & Transmission
Displacement: 49cc
Engine: two-Stroke Single disc valve induction
Top speed: 45 mph
Fuel system: Carburettor 16mm Mikuni VM16SC
Ignition: Mitsubishi contact breaker
Cooling system: Air cooled
Gearbox: four speed transmission
Transmission: Chain
Start up: Kickstarter
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension: 26mm Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: twin shock
Front brakes: Drum brake
Rear brakes: Drum brake