Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8

Yamaha FZ8 & FAZER8
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation
Also called FZ8-N & FZ8-S
Production since 2010
Predecessor FZ6 and FZ6 FAZER
Class Naked bike
Engine 779 cc inline-4
Bore / Stroke 68.0 × 53.6 mm (2.68 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Power 78.1 kW (104.7 hp)
Torque 82.0 N·m (60.5 ft·lbf)
Transmission 6-speed, chain drive
Frame type Aluminium
Suspension Front: 43 mm telescopic forks
Rear:
Brakes Front: Dual discs
Rear: Single disc
ABS standard on FAZER8
Tyres Front: 120/70ZR17
Rear: 180/55 ZR17
Rake, Trail 25° / 109 mm (4.3 in)
Wheelbase 1,460 mm (57 in)
Dimensions L 2,140 mm (84 in)
W 770 mm (30 in)
H 1,225 mm (48.2 in)
Seat height 815 mm (32.1 in)
Weight 215 kg (470 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
Oil capacity 3.8 L (4.0 US qt)

The Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8, also known as the FZ8N and FZ8S, are motorcycles produced since 2010 by Yamaha Motor Corporation for sale in Europe, Canada,[1] Australia and New Zealand. The FZ8 is a naked bike, while the virtually identical FAZER8 features a half fairing and ABS.[2] The FZ8 and FAZER8 replace the smaller capacity FZ6 and FZ6 FAZER, although as of July 2010 these continue to be sold in other markets.

Both motorcycles have a 779 cc inline-four engine, derived from the engine fitted to the 998 cc FZ1,[2] but with a bore reduced from 77 to 68 mm (3.0 to 2.7 in), and the same stroke of 53.6 mm (2.11 in). Other differences from the FZ1 engine include a lighter crankshaft, smaller valves and revised camshaft profiles.[2] The aluminium frame and swingarm are also taken from the FZ1.[3]

Some UK reviewers have criticised the bikes for being expensive compared with rivals such as the Triumph Street Triple and Kawasaki Z750.[2][3][4]

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