2013 FZ8 test: spring for the Yamaha roadster !

On the best selling motorcycle segment in France, the medium-capacity roadster, the Yamaha FZ8 made a relatively modest entry in 2010. This 2013 vintage must correct its main flaws: test drive and circuit in Alès, at the foot of the Cevennes.

Technical sheet and price of accessories

Engine

• Type: 4 cylinders in line, 4 stroke, liquid cooled

• Displacement: 779 cc

• Bore and stroke: 68.0 x 53.6 mm

• Compression ratio: 12.0: 1

• Timing: Double overhead camshaft, 16 valves

• Power supply: Electronic injection

• Power: 106.2 hp (78.1 kW) at 8,500 rpm

• Engine torque: 82 Nm (8.4 mkg) at 6500 rpm

Transmission

• Clutch: Multidisk in oil bath

• Gearbox: 6 speed

• Primary ratio: 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 ratio: 2.875 (46/16)

• Secondary transmission: By chain

Cycle part

• Frame: Diamond type aluminum

• Fork: inverted ø 43 mm, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression

• Rear suspension: single-shock absorber adjustable for spring preload, rebound and compression

• Front travel: 130 mm

• Ar travel: 130 mm

• Front brake: double floating disc ø 310 mm, double piston calipers

• Rear brake: disc ø 267 mm, single piston caliper

Dimensions, weight, capacities

• Length: 2140 mm

• Width: 770 mm

• Seat height: 815 mm

• Ground clearance: 140 mm

• Caster angle: 25 °

• Trail: 109 mm

• Wheelbase: 1460 mm

• Weight: 216 kg all full made (ABS) 211 kg without ABS (Fazer8 215 kg – 220 with ABS)

• Fuel tank capacity: 17 liters, reserve 4 l

• Front Tire: Bridgestone BT021 120/70 ZR 17

• Rear tire: Bridgestone BT021 180/55 ZR 17

Instrumentation

• Onboard console: Analog tachometer + digital window with speed, odometer, two daily trips, clock, fuel gauge.

Commercial information

• Price:

• FZ8: € 8,399

• FZ8 ABS: € 8,999

• Fazer8: € 8,899

• Fazer8 ABS: € 9,499.

Warranty: two years parts and MO, unlimited mileage

Availability: FZ8 end of February and Fazer8 mid-March in the

Colors: Race Blu (matt gray cylinder head and blue rims), Midnight Black, Competition White and Matt Gray.

Price of main accessories

• windshield: 139 €

• seat cowl: 209 €

• radiator side cover: 125 €

• hoof: 209 €

• radiator protection: 99 €

• license plate holder: 119 €

• passenger handles: 149 €

• LED indicators: 59 €

• protective castors: 149 €

• luggage rack: € 139

• top case mounting plate: € 39

• high bubble: 129 €

• tank protection pad: 35 €

• engine guard: 125 €

• heated grips: 249 €

• central stand: 165 €

• Akrapovic approved silencer: 665 €

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