YAMAHA Fazer Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 2012, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Fazer 8, a half-naked motorcycle derived from the R-series but with more street character, making it perfect for riders not fond of super sports motorcycles.

The Yamaha Fazer 8 debuted in 2010 alongside the FZ8, an identical twin without a fairing. The bikes were for sale in Canada, America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, although as of July 2010, the bikes were sold in other markets as well.

The 2012 Fazer 8 came with the same package as previous models, packing the same technical, performance, and visual specifications without any modification whatsoever.

The bike's aesthetic was represented by standard features, such as a half fairing, a dual headlight system, a tall windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a single exhaust muffler, and lightweight five-spoke wheels.

Some additional details were represented by features, such as a five-position adjustable front brake lever, a small storage compartment under the passenger seat, folding mirrors, lockable steering, and a durable, sealed O-ring chain drive.

In the performance department, the 2012 Yamaha Fazer 8 had its soul brought to life by a 779cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system, boasting 106 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The Yamaha Fazer 8, also known as the FZ8-S, was a half-naked motorcycle made by Yamaha in 2010 to replace the FZ6 model. It continued production until 2015 when it was replaced by the Yamaha MT-09.

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Yamaha Fazer 8 alongside its identical brother without any fairings whatsoever. The Fazer 8 was in its second year of production and came without any significant modifications.

The 2011 half-faired motorcycle had fitted standard features, such as an upper fairing with a dual headlight system, a tall windscreen, a two-piece dual seat with pillion grab rails, a four-into-one exhaust system with a fat silencer mounted on the right side, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

In the performance department, the 2011 Yamaha Fazer 8 had its heartbeat set by a 779cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 106 hp with maximum strength at 10,000 rpm and 83 Nm (61 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch, sending the power to the rear axle through a final chain drive, reaching a top speed of 215 kph (134 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the motorcycle relied on two 310 mm discs on the front wheel and a 267 mm disc on the rear wheel, coupled to hydraulic calipers.

The Yamaha Fazer 8, also known as the FZ8-S, was a naked motorcycle made by Yamaha in 2010 alongside the FZ8, an almost identical motorcycle with a naked style. The bikes were manufactured until 2015 when they were replaced by the Yamaha MT-09.

The motorcycles were for sale in Europe, America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, replacing the smaller FZ6 and FZ6 Fazer models. The FZ8 featured a naked body, while the Fazer 8 was dressed in a half-fairing and featured an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

In the visual department, the Fazer 8 model had fitted standard features, such as an upper cowl with a dual headlight system, a tall windscreen for wind protection, a two-piece dual seat with passenger grab handles, a four-into-one exhaust system, and lightweight five-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a diamond-shaped frame with a telescopic fork on the front, offering 130 mm wheel travel, and a swingarm with a preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing 130 mm of travel.

In the performance department, the 2010 Yamaha Fazer 8 had installed a 779cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 106 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 81 Nm (60 lb-ft) torque at 8,000 rpm.

Driven by a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch, the power reached the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 215 kph (134 mph).