The Yamaha FZ8 ABS motorcycle specifications include a 779 cc (47.53 cu in) engine, power of 104.7 hp (76.4 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220.9 kg (487 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha FZ8 ABS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 96% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 42% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 19% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
104.7 hp — more powerful than about 86% of Yamaha models with power data.
779 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.
220.9 kg — heavier than about 71% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 29%.
815 mm — taller than about 71% of Yamaha models.
17 L — larger than about 77% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,141
2,082
Close to average.
1,064
1,172
9% below average.
1,461
1,416
3% above average.
815
793
Close to average.
140
181
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.80 L (4.02 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 288 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.474 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 474.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 134.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 779 cc (47.53 cu in) |
| Power | 104.7 hp (76.4 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. EFI |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 L (4.02 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | black, powder-coated Deltabox aluminium frame |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Fork, 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment, 5.1-in travel |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Anti-lock braking |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 220.9 kg (487 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,141 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,064 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,461 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.91 L/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.80 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 137.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Three-way catalyst technology |
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