Yamaha FZ8 (2012)

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The Yamaha FZ-8 WGP 50th Anniversary motorcycle was released in 2012 with a four stroke, forward-inclined transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 779 cc. It has a maximum power of 78.1 kW at 10000 rpm and maximum torque of 82.0 Nm at 8000 rpm, as well as a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The bike includes electronic fuel injection and a wet sump lubrication system, and is equipped with both front and rear suspension systems. The Yamaha FZ-8 also comes with a diamond frame, telescopic fork front suspension, and swingarm link suspension rear suspension. The motorcycle has a height of 1064mm, length of 2141mm, and width of 770mm. It has a wheelbase of 1461mm and a seat height of 815mm. The bike weighs 211 kg with ABS and 216kg without. The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 17 liters with standing 0-100km at 3.9 seconds, standing 0 – 140km at 6.5 seconds, and standing 0 – 200km at 14.7 seconds. The bike also has a top speed of 215kph/133.5mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZ-8 WGP 50th Anniversary

Year: 2012


Engine: Four stroke, forward-inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 779 cc / 48.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 68.0~A53.6mm
: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 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 Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Caster Angle: 25 o
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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