2011 YAMAHA FZ8 Motorcycle pictures, review and specifications

2011 YAMAHA FZ8
YAMAHA Motorcycle pictures, review and specifications

Brand new for 2011.

Yamaha is proud to announce two new motorcycles that open up a whole new class within the popular FZ sportsbike range - the FZ8 and the Fazer8. The FZ8-series is based on the idea of a high-performance all-rounder with the power and character to make every ride an exhilarating sports ride.

Specifications

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 (106.2PS) / 10000 rpm
Maximum torque 82.0Nm (8.4kgfm) / 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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