Yamaha Fazer8 performance ability to make us the road more comfortable Indeed, it takes the same characteristics as the Yamaha FZ8 for a viewpoint chassis and engine. Watch Yamaha Fazer8 Technical Specification for the detail at the end of this article.

Regarding the position, nothing changes, we still have legs too far apart with the tank a bit too paunchy, pressing the front is soft, it is rather brief welcomed aboard.

The optics has a little more restrained and “fascia” is worked to give more style to the bike. Ultimately, these stylistic changes are welcome and this head does not alter the lines, on the contrary, it promotes them.

Regarding protection, it becomes much better and will allow riders to look at the miles enquiller law without any fatigue, beyond this does not transform the GT, will be conventional. Good point, the bust is quite safe, and come winter, the cold bite unless the jacket. To be even more protected, it will go through the prop box to find a more generous spirit.

Another more unexpected Yamaha Fazer8 effect, the little extra weight on the fork compresses a bit more, suddenly it seems that the bike is less soft than before the roadster FZ8. But this is illusion, if you catch strong lever, the fork dives. Regarding the rear-view, we gain in security, however it is growing. Result, we go back less easily queues of cars.

To get rolling with all week and in conditions of urban traffic often, I regret very low positioning of lights. Moreover, the light they transmit is partly reflected in the fairing, so, it does not seem to me they jump in the eyes of motorists. Why not position them as cars, precisely in the optical forward?

So Fazer8 or FZ8? If the gambler FZ8 seduces a bushel, the Fazer8 will respond. The fork crown is well integrated into the design of the bike and provides a most compelling to ride. We realize what we lack when we begin to roll heavily, protection is part …

Yamaha Fazer8 Technical Specification

Rates 2010 ABS: € 9 199

Tariff Promo 2010 without ABS: € 8 499 instead of € 8 899

Kilometers: 350 km with 70% secondary network

Consol average 6.5 l during the test

Yamaha Fazer8 Engine Specification:

Type Four cylinder inline four-stroke liquid-cooled

Displacement 779 cc

Bore x stroke 68.0 x 53.6 mm

Compression ratio 12.0: 1

Max. 78.1 kilowatts (106.2 bhp) at 10,000 rpm

Maximum torque. 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf.m) at 8000 rpm

Wet sump lubrication

Electronic Fuel Injection Carburetor

Multiplate clutch in oil bath

Electronic ignition (TCI)

Electric start

Transmission 6-speed constant mesh

Chain final drive

Fuel tank capacity 17 L

Oil tank capacity 3.8 L

Yamaha Fazer8 Chassis Specification:

Frame Type Diamond Aluminum

Front Suspension 43mm inverted fork

Front travel 130 mm

Swingarm rear suspension, suspension monocross

Rear travel 130 mm

Caster angle 25 º

Hunting 109 mm

Two floating discs Front brake Ø 310 mm (optional ABS)

Rear brake Single disc, Ø 267 mm (optional ABS)

Front tire 120/70 ZR17 M / C (58W)

Rear tire 180/55 ZR17 M / C (73W)

Yamaha Fazer8 Dimensions :

Overall Length 2140 mm

Overall width 770 mm

Overall Height 1225 mm

Seat height 815 mm

Wheelbase 1460 mm

Ground clearance 140 mm

Weight 215 kg / ABS: 220 kg

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