The Yamaha FZ8 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 211 kg (465.2 lb).
Key specifications
2010-2015Model years
779 ccDisplacement
104.7 hpPower
82.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
211 kgDry weight
815 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,460 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201020112012201320142015
Year-specific specification changes
The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Frame
20132015Cast aluminum frame and Controlled-Fill aluminum die-cast swingarm
Front brakes
2011Double disc. hydraulic discs
2012Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers
2013Double disc. Hydraulic disc.
2014Double disc. Hydraulic disc. Optional ABS.
2015Double disc. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
2011Fork, 5.1-in travel
2012Telescopic fork
2013Telescopic fork, adjustable compression and rebound, 5.1-in travel
2014Telescopic fork, adjustable compression and rebound.
2015Telescopic fork, adjustable compression and rebound, 5.1-in travel
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. Optional ABS.
Rear suspension
2011Swingarm, Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment, 5.1-in travel
2012Single shock
2013Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.1-in travel
2014Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping.
2015Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.1-in travel
Wheelbase
201120151,461 mm (57.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
201117.03 L (4.50 US gal)
2013201517.03 L (4.50 US gal)
Ignition
20112013Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
2014TCI
2015Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
Overall height
201120151,064 mm (41.9 inches)
Overall length
201120152,141 mm (84.3 inches)
How the Yamaha FZ8 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.
Engine power104.7 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp
About 96% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.
Displacement779 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 42% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
Seat height815 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
In-line four, four-stroke • 779 cc • Liquid cooled • 104.7 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,460 mmSeat 815 mmClearance 140 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear
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) |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.496 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
496.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
134.4 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
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 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Transistorized coil ignition |
| Starter |
Electric |
| 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 |
Diamond |
| Front suspension |
Telescopic fork, 43mm inner tube |
| Rear suspension |
Swingarm, linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment |
| Front wheel travel |
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Trail |
109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
211 kg (465.2 lb) |
| Seat height |
815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,140 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Overall width |
770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,065 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.4964 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Blue, white, black |
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