Fresh from Europe, the 2011 Yamaha FZ8 joins the American FZ motorcycle model line-up. The Yamaha FZ8 inherits proven Yamaha R1 and FZ1 technologies, including forged aluminum pistons, fracture-split carburized connecting rods, and ceramic-composite-plated cylinders. The Yamaha FZ8 motor's compact, pent-roof combustion chamber has a 12:1 compression ratio with 26mm intake valves and 22mm exhaust valves, aids the production of both low-end torque and high-rpm power of this engine.
Braking power is accomplished via 310mm front discs and monoblock four-piston calipers, plus a single 267mm rear disc, attached to five-spoke cast aluminum wheels.
The Yamaha FZ8 gets a 120/70 ZR17 radial tire up front, and a 180/55-ZR17 rear radial.
The muscular, naked bike styling gives it an aggressive, mass-forward stance while the comfortable, upright riding position with a compact design contributes to the bike’s first-rate handling.
The compact, pent-roof combustion chamber has a high 12.0:1 compression ratio with 26mm intake valves and 22mm exhaust valves contributes both to the superb torque and high-rpm power of this engine. The intake funnels for cylinders 2 and 3 are 25mm longer than the two outside cylinders and helps maximize the engine’s punchy torque delivery. A controlled-fill aluminum die-cast swing arm saves weight and is tuned for excellent handling. Superb braking power is accomplished via 310mm front discs, squeezed by monoblock four-piston calipers, and a single 267mm rear disc. 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels contribute to the light and neutral handling character.