Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2012Year released
779 ccDisplacement
216 kgWet weight
815 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,461 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance

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.

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.

Wet weight216 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 16% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 69th 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

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement75th

779 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight69th

216 kg — heavier than about 69% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 31%.

Seat height71st

815 mm — taller than about 71% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity73rd

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.

Overall length2,141 mm
This bike

2,141

Yamaha avg

2,082

Close to average.

Overall width770 mm
This bike

770

Yamaha avg

823

6% below average.

Overall height1,064 mm
This bike

1,064

Yamaha avg

1,172

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,461 mm
This bike

1,461

Yamaha avg

1,416

3% above average.

Seat height815 mm
This bike

815

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Yamaha avg

181

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 779 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,461 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)
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.