I think at most "legal" speeds the speedometer reads relatively close. That grows quite a bit into the triple digits though. I think Motorcycle Consumer News posts indicated vs. actual speeds in there reviews.
Hey Brenda! I hadn't been on here in a while, didn't notice your message. :-p I'm just snooping around as I've been eyeing the FZ1 now..... By the way I love the Puss in Boots pic.