Yamaha FZ8 (FZ8-N, FZ8-S, Fazer 8): review, history, specs

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Class: naked

Production: 2010-2015

Predecessor: Yamaha FZ6

Related: Yamaha FZ1

Successor: Yamaha MT-09

Models
Yamaha FZ8-N

(All regions)

2010-2015

Yamaha FZ8-S / Fazer8

(All regions)

2010-2015

Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine Colors
2011 All Name: Yamaha FZ8-N (Naked) / FZ8-NA, Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer / FZ8-SA

Code: 42P2, 39P4, 1BD1, 42P1, 59P1, 39P1 (Europe)

FZ8NAB, FZ8NACB (USA)

Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
2012 All Name: Yamaha FZ8-N (Naked) / FZ8-NA, Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer / FZ8-SA

Code: 42P5, 39PC, 39PB, 39P6, 1BD2, 42P4, 59P2, 59P3, 39P9 (Europe)

FZ8NBG, FZ8NBCG (USA)

Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
2013 All Name: Yamaha FZ8-N (Naked) / FZ8-NA, Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer / FZ8-SA

Code: 42PB, 39PP, 1BD6, 1BD4, 42PE, 42PA, 59P5, 59P6, 39PT, 39PL (Europe)

FZ8NDC, FZ8ND (USA)

Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
2014 Europe, Oceania Name: Yamaha FZ8-N (Naked) / FZ8-NA, Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer / FZ8-SA

Code: 2SH4 (FZ8-N), 59P8 (FZ8-NA); 42PG (FZ8-S), 1BD8 (FZ8-SA)

2015 Europe, Oceania Name: Yamaha FZ8-N (Naked) / FZ8-NA, Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer / FZ8-SA

Code: 2SH7 (FZ8-N), 59P9 (FZ8-NA); 42PN (FZ8-S), 1BDA (FZ8-SA)

Specifications

Yamaha FZ8: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2140 mm / 84,3 in
Overall width 770 mm / 30,3 in
Overall height 1065 mm / 41,9 in - FZ8-N

1225 mm / 48,2 in – FZ8-S

Seat height 815 mm / 32,1 in
Wheelbase 1460 mm / 57,5 in
Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,5 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 212 kg / 467 lbs – FZ8-N

217 kg / 478 lbs – FZ8-NA

215 kg / 474 lbs – FZ8-S (Fazer 8)

220 kg / 485 lbs – FZ8-SA (Fazer 8 ABS)

FRAME Type Diamond (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel 43 mm inverted telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in

Adjustable spring pre-load - from 2013

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 130 mm / 5,1 in

Adjustment: spring pre-load

Front tire size 120/70ZR 17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size 180/55ZR 17M/C (73W)
Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston calipers (NA, SA - ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 267 mm, 1-piston caliper (NA, SA - ABS)
Fuel capacity 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (reserve – 3,4 l)
Trail 109 mm / 4,29 in
Fuel economy / consumption 5,33 l / 100 km (44,1 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 68,0 x 53,6 mm (2,68 x 2,11 in)
Displacement 779 cm³ (47,5 cu in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 106,2 hp (78,1 kW) / 10000 rpm
Max. torque 82,0 Nm (8,4 kgf*m) / 8000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,51 sec.[2]
Top speed 221 km/h (137,4 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.512 (65/43)
Final reduction 2.875 (46/16)
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.692 (35/13)

2.063 (33/16)

1.762 (37/21)

1.522 (35/23)

1.350 (27/20)

1.208 (29/24)

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI
Alternator A.C. magneto 14V 40A at 6500 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-8,6Ah

Images

Yamaha FZ8: images, gallery.

Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)
Yamaha FZ8

Videos

Yamaha FZ8: video.

Yamaha FZ8-N / NA (Naked)
Yamaha FZ8-S / SA (Fazer8)

Manuals

Yamaha FZ8: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha FZ8 (05/2011) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha FZ8 (05/2011) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha FZ8 (05/2011) | Top speed