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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Yamaha FZ8 |
Year of manufacture
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2012 |
Type
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Sport |
Price as new | US$ 8690. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.8 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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779.0 ccm (47.53 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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In-line four, four-stroke |
Compression
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12.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Multiplate |
Driveline
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O-ring chain |
Fuel consumption
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5.91 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.80 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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137.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
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25.0° |
Trail
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109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Single shock |
Rear wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers |
Diameter
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310 mm (12.2 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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267 mm (10.5 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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211.8 kg (467.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1064 mm (41.9 inches) |
Overall length
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2141 mm (84.3 inches) |
Overall width
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770 mm (30.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1461 mm (57.5 inches) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Matte Gray/Matte Black |
Starter
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Electric |
Factory warranty
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1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
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