Comparison test Kawasaki Z750, Suzuki GSR 750 and Yamaha FZ8: the roadster war
Slowly but surely, the Japanese resistance is organizing in order to push the Z750 out of its throne: already threatened by the Yamaha FZ8, the Zed must now counter the offensive of the Suzuki GSR 750. A fight refereed by MNC: comparative test.
Yamaha FZ8 tech. Sheet
Engine
- Type : Liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder, dual ACT, 16 valves
- Displacement : 779 cc
- Bore and stroke : 68 × 53.6 mm
- Food : Electronic injection, double butterfly
- Compression ratio : 12.0 to 1
- Engine torque : 82 Nm at 8,000 rpm
- Power : 106.2 hp (78.1 kW) at 10,000 rpm
Dimensions
- Length : 2 140 mm
- Saddle height : 815 mm
- Ground clearance : 140 mm
- Caster angle / Caster : 25 ° / 109 mm
- Wheelbase : 1460 mm
- Weight Load: 211 kg (ABS 216 kg)
- Fuel tank capacity : 17 liters
- Front tire : 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W)
- Rear Tire : 180/50 ZR17 M / C (73W)
Cycle part
- Frame : Aluminum diamond type
- Fork : Showa fork ø 43 mm (not adjustable)
- Rear suspension : Mono-shock absorber adjustable in preload
- Front brake : Dual 310 mm floating disc, axially mounted four-piston monobloc calipers
- Rear brake : Single 267 mm disc
Transmission
- Final drive : By chain
- Clutch : Multidisk in oil bath
- Gearbox : 6 reports
Instrumentation
- Dash console : Needle tachometer + digital window displaying speed, total mileage, two trips, time, engine temperature and fuel level
Commercial information
- Price : € 7,999 (€ 8,799 with ABS)
- Guarantee : Two years parts and MO, unlimited mileage
- Availability : Immediate
- Colors : White "Competition", Black "Midnight" or Blue "Yamaha"
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