Yamaha FZ8 World GP 50th Anniversary Edition
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| Yamaha FZ8 World GP 50th Anniversary Edition | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 2012 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valve |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.6mm x 68.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Torque | 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed, manual Final Drive: O-ring chain |
| Suspension | Front: Upside-down telescopic fork, 43mm, 130mm travel Rear: Swingarm, Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment, 130mm travel |
| Brakes | Front: Hydraulic dual disc, 310mm Rear: Hydraulic single disc, 267mm |
| Front Tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 57.52 inches (1461 mm) |
| Length | 84.29 inches (2141 mm) |
| Width | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.09 inches (815 mm) |
| Weight | 212.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha FZ8 World GP 50th Anniversary Edition was a liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valve Naked motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 2012. Max torque was 61.22 ft/lbs (83.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 779.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6 Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 180/55-ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Hydraulic dual disc, 310mm in the front and a Hydraulic single disc, 267mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Upside-down telescopic fork, 43mm, 130mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment, 130mm travel. The wheelbase was 57.52 inches (1461 mm) long.
2012 Yamaha FZ8 World GP 50th Anniversary Edition[edit | edit source]
Half a century after Yamaha has debuted in the amazing world of GP racing, the FZ8 50th World GP Anniversary Edition pays tribute to the road racing heritage with a special livery inspired from the racing program. If you feel like adding some extra sparkle to your daily rides, the limited edition FZ8 may be just the right bike, as it sports the classic aggressive lines of the base model yet the beautifully trimmed black, white and red color scheme which will turn heads.
On the tech side, the FZ8 World GP 50th Anniversary Edition is identical to the base FZ8 and sports the same acclaimed blend of road sportiveness and day-long comfort-focused ergonomics which will make both commuting and canyon carving equally rewarding.