YAMAHA FZ8 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, Yamaha launched the FZ8, a motorcycle part of the FZ series that debuted in 2010 and filled a gap between the smaller FZ6 R and the larger FZ1. Compared to the FZ6 R and FZ1, the FZ8 model was a completely naked machine with no fairings whatsoever.

From 2010, the bike remained unchanged until 2013, when it received several modifications, such as a revised fuel injection system, a more aggressive muffler, fully-adjustable suspension both front and rear and a dual-textured seat for better appearance.

The bike was built on a lightweight aluminum frame that packed the engine as a stressed member, allowing optimal rigidity, light, and excellent handling. In addition, the die-cast aluminum swingarm was tuned for excellent handling.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 43 mm fully-adjustable inverted telescopic fork with 130 mm wheel travel on the front and a fully-adjustable single shock absorber on the rear with 130 mm wheel travel, offering optimum handling performance.

In the power department, the 2013 Yamaha FZ8 was powered by the same 779cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine as its predecessors with an updated fuel injection system, delivering a power output of 106 hp at 10,000 rpm and 82 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque with peak force at 8,000 rpm.

The engine was paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive that pushed the 2013 Yamaha FZ8 to 215 kph (134 mph).