Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation |
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| 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 mm × 53.6 mm (2.68 in × 2.11 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Power | 78.1 kW (104.7 hp) |
| Torque | 82.0 N·m (60.5 lbf·ft) |
| 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 (474 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 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 the United States, 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]
References
- ↑ "Canada gets 2011 Yamaha FZ8 and Fazer 8". Motorcycle.com. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ash, Kevin (27 April 2010), "Yamaha FZ8 and Fazer8 review; The FZ8 and Fazer8 successfully fill a gap between the 600cc and 1,000cc machines in Yamaha's range.", The Daily Telegraph, retrieved 15 March 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Brown, Roland (25 April 2010). "Yamaha FZ7". The Times. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ↑ "Yamaha FZ8 (2010-current)". Motorcycle News. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
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