2012 Yamaha FZ8-N

Yamaha FZ8-N 2012


2012 Yamaha FZ8-N specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Yamaha's profilation of this bike
The naked FZ8 is a machine with attitude. Muscular, aggressive design gives onlookers a hint of this bike’s serious intentions. Sitting between the entry level XJ6 series and big bore FZ1s, the FZ8 is a pure expression of performance and quality craftsmanship desinged for riders who appreciate an optimum blend of power, weight and size.

General information
Model name Yamaha FZ8-N
Year model 2012
Type Sport
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 779.0 ccm (47.53 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Engine details Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Compression 12.0:1
Bore x stroke 68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. EFI
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate
Driveline O-ring chain
Fuel consumption 5.91 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.80 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 137.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminium diamond
Rake (fork angle) 25.0°
Trail 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension Single shock
Rear wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers
Diameter 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 267 mm (10.5 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 211.0 kg (465.2 pounds)
Seat height 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1064 mm (41.9 inches)
Overall length 2141 mm (84.3 inches)
Overall width 770 mm (30.3 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1461 mm (57.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.80 litres (4.02 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options White, black
Starter Electric
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