Test of the FZ8 and Fazer8, future Yamaha bestsellers
Number one in sales of motorcycles in France since 1996, Yamaha is launching this year a new model which should confirm its monopoly: the FZ8, and its streamlined version Fazer 8. The French bestseller Z750 is in the target… First MNC tests !
Yamaha FZ8 and Fazer8 technical sheet
| (Manufacturer data) | |
| Engine | |
| Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 779 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 68 × 53.6 mm |
| Volumetric ratio | 12.0 to 1 |
| Max power | 106.2 hp (78.1 kW) at 10,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 82 Nm at 8000 rpm |
| Distribution | Double ACT, 16 valves |
| Food | Electronic fuel injection, double butterfly |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary report | 1.512 (65/43) |
| 1st | 2.692 (35/13) |
| 2nd | 2.063 (33/16) |
| 3rd | 1,762 (37/21) |
| 4th | 1,522 (35/23) |
| 5th | 1,350 (27/20) |
| 6th | 1,208 (29/24) |
| Final report | 2.875 (46/16) |
| Transmitted secondary ° | By chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Aluminum diamond type |
| Front suspension | Showa fork ø 43 mm |
| Suspension Ar | Aluminum swingarm, Mono Cross type |
| Front travel | 130 mm |
| Travel Ar | 130 mm |
| Socket / socket angle | 25 ° / 109 mm |
| Front brake | Double floating disc 310 mm |
| Ar brake | Single 267mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W) |
| Tire Ar | 180/50 ZR17 M / C (73W) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2 140 mm |
| Height | FZ8: 1065 mm Fazer8: 1225 mm |
| Width | 770 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm |
| Saddle height | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Fuel tank | 17 liters |
| Oil tank | 3.8 liters |
| Full weight | FZ8: 211 kg (ABS 216 kg) Fazer8: 215 kg (ABS 220 kg) |
| Front / rear distribution | 51/49% |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability and prices | FZ8: May – Introductory price € 7,999 (catalog € 8,399) FZ8 ABS: August – € 8,699 Fazer8: June – Introductory price € 8,499 (catalog € 8,899) Fazer ABS: July – € 9,199 |
| Colors | FZ8: "Competition" White, "Midnight" Black or "Yamaha" Blue Fazer8: White "Competition", Black "Midnight" or Blue "Viper" |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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