Yamaha Fully Unveils the FZ8 and Fazer8

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After previously releasing teaser photos of the naked FZ8 and its semi-faired sibling Fazer8, Yamaha has now completely unveiled the new middleweights destined to replace their FZ6 and provided detailed photos and full specs (see below). Both machines come with ABS as optional and are powered by liquid cooled, 799 cc parallel 4-cylinder engine that Yamaha says is “all new” and produces 106 horsepower. 

No word yet on if or when we’ll see either of these 2011 Yamaha models in Canada, but we’ll keep you posted.

Engine

Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder

Displacement 779 cc

Bore x stroke 68.0 × 53.6mm

Compression ratio 12.0: 1

Maximum power 78.1KW (106 HP) / 10000 rpm

Maximum torque 82.0Nm (60.5 lb-ft) / 8000 rpm

Lubrication system Wet sump

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition

Starter system Electric

Transmission system Constant mesh, 6-speed

Final transmission Chain

Fuel tank capacity 17 L

Oil tank capacity 3.8 L

Chassis  

Chassis: Diamond

Front suspension system Telescopic fork, 43mm inner tube

Front travel 130 mm

Rear suspension system Swingarm, linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment

Rear travel 130 mm

Caster angle 25º

Trail 109 mm

Front brake Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 310 mm ABS brake system optional

Rear brake Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 267 mm

Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 M/C(58W)

Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17 M/C(73W)

Dimensions  

Length 2,140 mm

Width 770 mm

Height 1,065 mm

Seat height 815 mm

Wheel base 1,460 mm

Minimum ground clearance 140 mm

Wet weight 211 kg / ABS:216 kg

 

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