Editing Yamaha FZ-8

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|name             = [[Yamaha]] FZ-8
|image            = [[File:Yamaha-FZ8-10--3.jpg|frameless|Yamaha FZ-8]]
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|manufacturer     = Yamaha
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|production       = 2010
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|engine           = Four stroke, forward-inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder
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|compression      = 12.0 : 1
|top_speed        = 215 km/h / 133.5 mph
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|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Transistorized [[coil]] ignition
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|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            = Diamond frame
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
Rear: Swingarm link suspension.
|brakes           =Front: Single 267mm disc <br>Rear: 2x 310mm disc
|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|180/55 ZR17}} 
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|wheelbase        = 1461 mm / 57.5 in
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|seat_height      = 815 mm / 32.1 in
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|wet_weight       = 211 kg / 465 lbs - ABS 216 kg / 476 lbs
|fuel_capacity    = 17 liters / 3.7 gal
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It could reach a top speed of 215 km/h / 133.5 mph.  

==Engine==
The engine featured a 12.0 : 1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet,multiple-disc coil spring.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 267mm disc in the front and a 2x 310mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm link suspension.. The FZ-8 was fitted with a 17 liters / 3.7 gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1461 mm / 57.5 in long.  
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== Overview ==
Yamaha FZ-8






















The Yamaha FZ8-series Yamaha is proud to announce
two new motorcycles that open up a whole new class within the popular FZ
sportsbike range  the FZ8 and the Fazer8. The FZ8-series is based on the idea
of a high-performance all- rounder with the power and character to make every
ride an exhilarating sports ride. Following in the footsteps of the hugely
successful FZ6-series  which, since 1998, has sold over 250.000 units  both
bikes offer serious sports bike looks, outstanding handling and a flexible,
powerful, torquey engine that encourages riders to explore its full potential.
Its an accessible kind of adrenaline: a shot of sportsbike energy, designed to
be enjoyed every day. These dynamic new sports machines are built on a new 779cc
engine and all-aluminium frame.



The engine offers a balance of middleweight
accessibility with big-bore power and instant grunt throughout the rev range. It
steers fast and effortlessly, and handles with surefooted confidence - whether
its cranked right over on a tight, smooth corner or slicing its way through
traffic on a congested commute. The naked FZ8 is a machine with attitude.
Muscular, aggressive design gives onlookers a hint of this bikes serious
intentions. Not a bike for beginners, the FZ8 is a pure expression of
performance and quality craftsmanship. With the semi-faired Fazer8, the emphasis
is placed firmly on getting out there and enjoying the roads, whatever the
weather. Discover sportsbike performance and handling, with the aerodynamics,
wind and weather protection of a front cowl and screen. Its a solid step up in
performance and quality.



779cc, liquid cooled, inline 4-cylinder engine In
order to arrive at the perfect power and torque spread for a mix of high
performance and all-round usability, Yamaha threw out all preconceptions about
engine size. The 1000cc and 600cc categories that largely divide the market are
imposed by racing regulations, not road riding considerations. Many riders find
600cc supersport engines to be hard work on the open road  and 1000cc superbike
engines to be overkill. Yamahas engineers selected a 779cc engine displacement
to provide the perfect balance between the accessible performance of a 600 and
the broad, instant torque and power of a litrebike.
The new FZ8-series engine is fuel injected, and
uses both a throttle valve and an electronically controlled sub- throttle valve
to provide additional control over intake airflow volume. The cylinder bodies
have a bore and stroke from 68.0x53.6mm. Readings on engine rpm and throttle
opening are processed in real time by the ECU, which operates a new stepping
motor to control the sub-throttle valves and optimise volumetric efficiency in
each part of the rev range. This is one of the many design considerations aimed
at boosting low-middle drive. Another key to the FZ8-series motors flexibility
is found in the large-capacity 7.8 litre airbox, where the air intake funnels
are two different lengths  cylinders 1 and 4 have 125mm intake funnels, where 2
and 3 are 150mm in length, producing an excellent spread of torque throughout
the rev range.



The FZ8-series engine produces 106.2PS (78.1kW)
at 10,000rpm, and a generous 82.0Nm of torque at 8,000rpm  with a character
that feels light, torquey and responsive down low but builds to a signature
Yamaha top-end power rush. It easily clears EU3 exhaust emission standards,
using a short, side mounted muffler and a 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system with a
honeycomb type catalytic converter fitted at the point where the header pipes
meet. An oxygen sensor feeds real-time exhaust information back to the ECU,
allowing the bike to constantly adjust its air/fuel mixture for optimum
efficiency and clean emissions.
Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. Press Release Chassis
and running gear The FZ8-series features a new engine that is a stressed member
in an all- aluminium frame. The designs high rigidity and low weight minimises
frame torsion while providing outstanding high-speed stability and cornering
confidence. The FZ8-series also uses a CF aluminium die-cast swingarm, enhancing
the effectiveness of the rear suspension. Front-end suspension is a pair of
upside-down forks, running 43mm inner tubes. Rear suspension is handled by a
linked Monocross unit  the link being designed to provide soft, light
suspension near the top of the stroke to deal with bumpy surfaces in comfort,
but then to provide firmer cushioning as the shock is further compressed, for
sharper handling during hard cornering. Front brakes are twin four-piston
monoblock calipers, gripping 310mm floating front discs. Being monoblock
designs, the calipers suffer minimal distortion under hard braking, so the
stopping force is linear, stable and controllable when the chips are down. Both
the naked FZ8 and semi-faired Fazer8 models are available with optional ABS.




The wheels are five-spoke cast aluminium rims 
the front tyre is a 120/70 ZR17, and the rear is a 180/55 ZR17. This gives both
bikes outstanding ride feeling, grip and cornering performance, with access to
the full range of sports rubber. The riding position is sporty but comfortable,
with a seat height of 815mm and a narrow tank which gives the rider a good
ground access. Overall ride experience is compact and light, with generous room
for manoeuvring. Steering is quick and responsive, with an extended 33-degree
left-to-right steering angle - making tight U-turns and peak-hour traffic
busting much easier. Muscular, mass-forward design The FZ8-series consists of
two models  the naked FZ8 and the semi-faired Fazer8 with a front cowl and
screen. A short muffler, narrow tank and new 3-part tank cover instantly
distinguish these bikes from their peers. Visually, the FZ8 series evokes a pure
release of energy in forward motion. The black side parts on the tank provide
comfortable knee grip, and give the subtle impression that the coloured tank is
breaking away and accelerating forward. The headlight unit on the naked FZ8 adds
an aggressive-looking detail. In all, the visual impression is of a bike that
looks fast even when its standing still  and that sensually curved diamond
frame and muscular 4-cylinder engine are still the stars of the show.




Accessories A range of genuine Yamaha functional
and styling accessories is available to enhance the looks and extend the
capabilities of the FZ8 and Fazer8. The range includes :  Higher windscreen for
the Fazer8
 Stylish flyscreen for the FZ8
 Seat cover  Subcowling
 Rear carrier
 46L Topcase
 Passenger backrest for 46L topcase
 Innerbag for 46L topcase
 Grip heaters MC 120
 Passenger grab bars for the FZ8
 Main stand  Radiator cover
 Engine guards
 Roller protectors
 Stylish license plate holder (available in
April 2010)
 Tankpad  Stylish LED indicators in black,
chrome and carbon look (available end May 2010)
 TF Touring tank bag for the Fazer8
 TF City tank bag for the FZ8 Apparel Yamaha
offers a wide range of apparel, designed to keep riders and passengers stylish
and protected. The apparel range includes the following riding gear among
others:

MD Comparo: Yamaha FZ8 vs. Triumph
Street Triple R

In the Beginning, in the late 19th century A.D., God created motorcycles,
starting with Daimlers wood-framed Reitwagen, and She saw that they were good.
Naked, they felt no shame.

Then, in the mid 20th century, The Devil whispered styling and wind
protection, and the scales fell from their eyes. They felt shame and wanted to
be clothed. So God created fairings and windscreens. And She saw that they were
good.

Her first mass-produced example? Probably Velocettes 1948 LE, with fairings,
windscreen and bagsquiet, smooth and an early water-cooled/shaft-drive design.
Others followed, some so big, heavy and burdened with fairings that they had all
the disadvantages of cars that fell over when you stopped. Motorcyclists:
start your arguments about the first such machine, then try to defend the
two-wheeled car. Lotsa luck.

But among those clothed machines arose spirits yearning to be free, to shed the
fairings that encumbered them: costly, heavy, vulnerable plastic, hiding
Magnificent Machinery. Their windscreens placed a shield between riders and
Gods Elements.

So Naked Bikes returned, based on sportbikes core engines/geometries. And it
was good, especially for hooligans riding short distances below 80 mph who
scorned wind protection and relished wheelies, despite risking Appearance of
Speed citations. And motojournos called them, appropriately, streetfighters.
Not, as we shall see, road warriors, and searched them out to test.

And we found two such machines, and accepted the task of comparing them. One
came from Perfidious Albion, the other from Mysterious Nippon.

2011 Yamaha FZ8

John Joss. Age: 77. Years Riding: 62. Most Recent Flogging: 1955

My wife, Katherine: It looks like an Arabian stallionlean, lithe,
muscularwith the mask of a comic-book hero. Picking it up from Yamaha in
Cypress, facing a 425-mile ride, it looks to me like a bike with no windscreen .
. . uh, naked.

But what a ride. The riding position for my 5-foot-9 frame jis ideal. Virtually
new, perfectly prepared, every control functions flawlessly. Within two blocks
my inner hooligan is unleashed on this 467-pound (wet) lightweight and my age
drops decades. It (and I) would like to wheelie in the bottom three gears and
slash through the traffic like a demented otter. Those knife-into-hot-butter
gears are close-spaced and low. With its 11,500 rpm redline and seamless,
EFI-managed throttle, the 779-cc (68 X 53.6mm) inline-four wants to rip right
now on city streets, an engine small and light enough for revs, big and beefy
enough to deliver mid range. Hooligantics seem . . . natural.

Then, alas, its time to cruise, a task for which this machine is unsuited: up
I-5, at an indicated 85 on the wildly optimistic speedometer. I escape the drone
at Frazier Park, over gnarly twisties where the nonadjustable front fork (the
shock is adjustable for preload) delivers a bone-jarring ride. Then: 166/33,
through Taft, onto glorious 58 (perfect surface) to Santa Margarita, dodging
Bambi.

At rest, it feels a little top heavy. On the move, handling is light, almost
nervous, until it becomes clear that the FZ8 will do exactly what you ask,
instantly. Utter joy in the twisties, showing its R1/R6 DNA. Firm, easily
modulated Sumitomo brakes. But above 85-90, on the straights, wind pressure
(increasing as the square of the speed) is almost unendurable. Despite those
silky-smooth four cylinders, residual vibration and wind effects render the
mirrors marginal at speed.




After two hours, the saddles hard contours fry my aging bum, but four hours
remain. On 101, droning, the wind is exhausting, worsened by a 25 mph Salinas
Valley headwind. The 4.5-gallon tank delivers 40 mpg but working the gears, rev
happy to an indicated 115-plus, pushing into the wind, this declines to 35-37
mpg.

Form should follow function, and Yamahas engineers have nailed it: a
near-perfect naked bike, at $8490 a steal (get the optional fly screen if you
plan to ride more than 100 miles at a time; the saddle? Check the aftermarket).
Yamaha has engineered satisfactorily the compromise between simple/low-cost on
one hand and exhilarating performance on the other.

For street fighters, terrific.

FZ8 instrumentation

Gabe Ets-Hokin: Age: 42. Years Riding: 23. Most Recent Flogging: Wednesday

If theres a theme to moto-journalism, (other than figuring out how to score
free stuff) its the ongoing quest for the perfect motorcycle. A bike that can
do it all: tour, commute, do trackdays and still look good enough to motivate
the occasional washing. I have yet to own or test such a creature, but I keep
trying.

Heres what I was expecting from the FZ8: slow, heavy and not that interesting.
In this eon of 200-horsepower superbikes and sleek sport-tourers, 470-ish pounds
and 80-ish hp isnt very exciting. At least, on paper.

My first ride on the FZ8 kind of confirmed this. John warned me of suspension
unpleasantness, with our indifferently maintained local highways cheerfully
beating up my lower back and the windblast over 80 just as Sir Joss described. A
ride up and back our local twisty backroad was also challengingyou dont toss
the FZ8 around much more than you do the heavier, more-powerful FZ1. Still, it
was comfortable (for sub-100-mile rides), well built and had an entertaining
motor.

That motor saves the bike from the blah pile. Its reasonably smooth (though
that perception is somewhat filtered by the rubber-mounted bars and footpegs)
and the throttle response, though abrupt right off idle, is much improved over
the FZ1s I rode a few years ago. It also has nice midrange and top end, fast
enough to just rip through traffic at 80-plus mph in sixth. Snap it into fifth
or (if youre really impatient) fourth, whack the throttle open and be prepared
for some fun.

For some reason (mostly because I cant resist anything thats free) I signed up
to do a trackday on the FZ8, courtesy of Yamaha and ZoomZoom trackdays (zoomzoomracing.com).
I had to filch one of my cats Zanaxes* to help me sleep the night before, as I
was worried about how well the sport-touring oriented Bridgestone BT-023 tires
would do on the slippery, gyrating surface of Laguna Seca.

It was a good thing I signed up, because this would be an uninteresting review
without it. The FZ8 was more entertaining on the track than it was on the street
(which explains why ZoomZooms instructors love the FZ8s Yamaha has provided
them so much). On smooth pavement, the suspension works well, with good spring
rates and adequate rebound for my 160 pounds. Once I removed the peg feelers
there was enough cornering clearance, and the motor gave me enough juice to stay
in front of most (okay, more than one) of the B-group guys.

The brakes were good too, as long as you pretended you were riding in 2003, when
these monoblocs were tha shizzle. Those 023s were grippy enough and didnt seem
to degrade from my (very mild) abuse. And I got more and more track to myself as
R6 after R6 was black-flagged by the dreaded Laguna Seca sound-booth fairies.
The FZ8 is quiet enough that it doesnt annoy our non-riding brothers and
sisters, but has some good intake noises to make a day on it an interesting (but
not painful) aural experience.

Perfect bike? Hardly. That seat does grow hard (call Corbin!), the suspension
needs re-tuning and adjustability (but Ill bet you could find stuff on eBay
that would fit and Öhlins makes a shock) and you do feel the weight. Also, like
the Street Trip, it has disappointing mileage and fuel rangeI saw about 35 mpg
and the stupid low-fuel light came on around 115 miles, which is depressingly
normal these days, I guess. Whats the point of restricting yourself to 80 hp if
you get the same mileage as an 85 Toyota Corolla? But thats a question best
pointed to the OEMs.

Give me a couple grand to play with and Ill strip 30 pounds, upgrade the brakes
and suspenders, and give the FZ8 some attitude. Thats the fun of a naked bike,
I guesssportbikes these days are so close to perfection they need little
modification, but their unclothed cousins always need some dress-up. Its like
having a very fast set of paper dolls. And the 8 has enough potential attitude
that it could be a very adequate only bike.

So, do I prefer it to my Triumph? No, but thats just because the Trumpet is so
much freakin fun. The FZ8 is solid, capable and drenched in value, but calling
it a hooligan is like calling Neal Patrick Harris a doctor. He can play the
part, but I dont want him cutting out my spleen.

*I am not making this up.

Triumph Street Triple R

John: Street Mistress

Do motorcycles have age and gender, education and experience, character and
attitude? If they come from the pens of intelligent engineers and stylists,
marketers and bean counters, they do. Customers psychographics count for plenty
as major manufacturers crank up new models or refine existing ones. You are
what you ride.

So lets call the FZ8 a school buddy, sensible with a wild streak. Fun to be
around, reliable when you need him. Hell never let you down.

The Street Triple? Shes young and pretty, your best friend or your worst enemy.
Shes been around, tough and street smart. She knows the score, she knows what
you like and how you want it. She does not suffer fools. She can behave in a
ladylike way when she must, but she has a roving eye and she knows that everyone
wants a piece of her. Shes a temptress. She taunts and teases, and she gets her
way. Shes a city chick with a whole lot of moxie and attitude.

Stretching a metaphor? No. The Street Triple is a hellion, sexy as hell, as
close to an all-out race bike for the urban environment as youll findlight,
agile and lethally quick. A glance at the tach, with a 13,500-rpm red line, is
the first hint (the dial goes to 16,000what could they be thinking?). Then you
unsheathe the weapon and . . . begone, dull care, throw caution to the winds.
Who cares if tickets cost $500 and up, like a very expensive date. This Is
Living.

Triumphs triples are engineering marvelssmooth, powerful, torquey, pleasant
power delivery, glorious growland the Street Triple makes the most of them. The
bike is a stripped 675 Daytona, a race bike in street drag. The Brilliant Brits,
this time around, knew exactly what they were doing. But its still . . . naked.

Gabe: Please Dont Make me do that Again

John says the FZ8 is like your sensible old buddy, but everybody had that other
high school friend your parents told you to avoid (unless you were that friend).
He or she always knew where to get beer and pot and had more fake I.D.s than
Robert Hanssen. But you liked hanging out with him because he made you do things
you wouldnt have done on your own. Fun things. Bad things.

Thats the appeal of Triumphs brilliant Street Triple. Its built on the 675
Daytona chassis, with some subtle tweaks to make it more rideable as a
streetbike1/2 inch longer in the wheelbase, a bit more trail. It also has a
different subframe, which allows an inch-lower seat (31.7 inches) and the
fitment of old-timer stuff like luggage racks. The motor is also from the
Daytona, a 675cc Triple detuned about 15 percent with different cams and
whatnot. Wet weight is about 415 pounds.

Where the Daytona feels like a well-engineered and predictable sportbike, the
Street Triple is an untrained puppy. The throttle is (maybe too) touchy,
especially at low rpm. Steering is wickedly responsiveto be expected from such
a light bike with radical chassis numbers and wide, upright handlebars. Throttle
wheelies happen easily (thanks to a shorter first gear for the Striple), and the
motor makes its peak torque 2000 rpm earlier than the Daytona. This means you
should not test ride a Street Triple, under any circumstances, unless you are
ready to buy one. You will not be able to resist.

Get out to your favorite twisty road and look out. The handling and incredibly
flexible powerband combine to give you superhuman riding powers. Seriously. On
my regular Sunday ride, I had to keep waving people in front of me so I would be
forced to slow down. The bike turns quickly, effortlessly, yet holds a line very
well. At higher rpm the fueling is very smooth and responsive and the suspension
is set up just right for bumpy, twisty roads. And that exhaust/intake notemmm,
mmm. When its time to slow down, the brakes bite hard, yet are easy to control.
One or two fingers are just fine. Its no wonder Triumph dealers are having a
hard time keeping these in stockwatch for a Japanese competitor in the next few
years. For instance, a Yamaha R6 streetfighter built on this model would be
pretty fun (and cheap for Yamaha to develop).

The bad news is that its not as practical as youd think. It still has steering
lock similar to the clip-on-equipped Daytona, which means a wide turning radius.
The twitchy throttle can make low-speed maneuvering nerve-wracking. The seat is
spartan, wind protection isnt, and the fuel economy (and range) can be pretty
badmid 30s or worseunless you ride the speed limit, and there is no way this
bad influence is going to let you do that. Get a KLR and paint it safety yellow
if thats your thing. In 15 years youll save enough money to buy another KLR.

My personal bike is a Street Triple R, and the extra $700 (on top of the
standard bikes $8899 MSRP) for the upgraded suspension and brakes is more than
worth it. The standard bikes shock is chintzy enough youll want to spend $800
upgrading it in a few weeks, and youll still have to have the fork redone and
do something about the numb-feeling (but not that bad, considering) two-piston
front brakes. With good rubber and set-up suspension, the R is great on the
track and you can tear up a twisty road as well. Its a unique product with a
lot of character.

Perfect bike? No closer than the FZ8. But good enough that I can ride it without
feeling ashamed by my nudity.
Source
{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Yamaha FZ-8
|- 
!Year
|2010
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, forward-inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
|- 
!Displacement
|779 cc / 48.6 cu-in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|68.0×53.6mm
|- 
!
|Liquid cooled
|- 
!Compression
|12.0 : 1
|- 
!Induction
|Electronic Fuel Injection
|- 
!Ignition
|Transistorized coil ignition
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Lubrication System
|Wet sump
|- 
!Max Power
|78.1kW / 106.2 hp @ 10000 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|82.0 Nm / 8.4 kg-fm @ 8000 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Wet,multiple-disc coil spring
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain
|- 
!Gear Ratio
|1st gear 2.692(35/13) / 2nd gear 2.063(33/16) / 3rd gear 1.762(37/21) / 4th gear 1.522(35/23) / 5th gear 1.350(27/20) / 6th gear 1.208(29/24)
|- 
!Frame
|Diamond frame
|- 
!Front Suspension
|Telescopic fork
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|130 mm / 5.1 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Swingarm link suspension.
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|130 mm / 5.1 in
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|2x 310mm disc
|- 
!Front Brakes
|Single 267mm disc
|- 
!Front Tire
|120/70 ZR17
|- 
!Rear Tire
|180/55 ZR17
|- 
!Caster Angle
|25º
|- 
!Trail
|109 mm / 4.2 in
|- 
!Dimensions
|Height 1064 mm / 41.9 in Length 2141 mm / 84.3 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1461 mm / 57.5 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|815 mm / 32.1 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|140 mm / 5.5 in
|- 
!Wet Weight
|211 kg / 465 lbs - ABS 216 kg / 476 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|17 liters / 3.7 gal
|- 
!Standing 0 - 100km
|3.9 sec
|- 
!Standing 0 - 140km
|6.5 sec
|- 
!Standing 0 - 200km
|14.7 sec
|- 
!Acceleration 60-100 Km/h
|4.5 sec
|- 
!Acceleration 60-140 Km/h
|9.8 sec
|- 
!Acceleration 100-140 Km/h
|5.3 sec
|- 
!Acceleration 140-180 Km/h
|5.6 sec
|- 
!Top Speed
|215 km/h / 133.5 mph

|}
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