The Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary motorcycle specifications include a 779 cc (47.53 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary 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 42% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 16% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 69th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd 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.
779 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.
216 kg — heavier than about 69% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 31%.
815 mm — taller than about 71% of Yamaha models.
17 L — larger than about 73% 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.
770
823
6% below 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 779 cc (47.53 cu in) |
| 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 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 L (4.02 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multiplate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Lightweight aluminium Deltabox frame |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,141 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 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 | 17.00 L (4.49 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) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red/black/white |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.