Motorcycle specifications Yamaha800 FAZER 8 2012 Back on the road

fazer goes hand in hand. Since 2004, an FZ never comes alone. The roadster is always accompanied by its fork-head version. A much-appreciated appendage when the wind takes you on a few trips. The Fazer 8 is in this vein. And like the FZ8 naked roadster, this version takes a lot from its FZ1 1000 Fazer sibling. Don't look for boldness in the technical choices; many, and above all, come from the FZ1.

the Fazer 8's engine is a de-bored version of the 1000's big 4-cylinder, originally installed in the 2004 R1. The piston stroke is identical, but the bore is reduced from 77 to 68 mm. This gives us a 779 cm3 displacement. Power output is 106 hp, but Yam has also worked on torque. A large-volume airbox (7.8 liters), dual-throttle injection, engine dimensions that aren't too super-square, and to compensate for the loss of the EXUP, the intake ducts are not the same for each cylinder. The tubes leading to chambers 1 and 4 are 125 mm long, and 150 mm for cylinders 2 and 3. This too enhances torque. At 8.4 mkg, the Fazer 8 is a tad better equipped than the Z 750, and much more so than the FZ6 Fazer S2 it is set to replace.

the Fazer 8 has a lot to live up to. And the chassis can keep up with it. Virtually identical to that of the Fazer 1000, and therefore designed for much greater power, the aluminum diamond frame, inverted fork and hypersport-style swingarm are perfectly capable of withstanding the rigors of the machine and rider. 2 x 310 mm discs clamped by 4-piston calipers slow everything down. An optional ABS - no radial for the calipers, but would they have any place on a machine like this, whose use isn't exactly that of a streetfighter?

besides, you wouldn't choose a Fazer 8 for fighting (although...). Its raison d'être is versatility, with a touch of sportiness. The large fork head confirms this. Apart from the exhaust and fuel tank side covers, it's this appendage in particular that will distinguish the Fazer 800 from the 1000. A slimmer, more R1 look makes it less intimidating but more piercing, more mischievous. The sides are completed by offset flanks, like those inaugurated on the last generation R6.
Slightly different strapontin, slightly reduced fuel tank capacity, same speedometer, same engine, same chassis... We're taking our gloves off, but not taking too many risks with the design of this new machine.

with this Fazer 8 and its larger engine, the medium-displacement FZ roadster finally has something to say to the Kawasaki Z 750. More powerful and with a bigger trunk than a FZ6 Fazer S2, less heavy than the FZ1, this 800 lacks just a little boldness but not quality. If, in addition, it wins its bet on versatility, Yam could well have found a very good recipe.

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Yamaha has planned a number of accessories and a whole range of clothing to accompany the new FZ8 and Fazer 8:

- High bubble for Fazer8
- Windscreen for FZ8
- Seat cover
- Spoiler
- Luggage rack
- 46-liter top case
- Passenger backrest for top-case
- Bag for 46-liter top-case
- Heated handles
- Passenger grab handles
- Center stand
- Radiator cover
- Crankcase guard
- Protective wheels
- License plate holder (available April 2010)
- Fuel tank cover
- LED turn indicators (available May 2010)
- Touring tank bag for Fazer8
- City" tank bag for FZ8

Clothing range :

- Yamaha "Speedblock" 1-piece or 2-piece leather suits, available in standard and large sizes, in black or blue.

- Yamaha "Speedblock" gloves for men, available in black or blue

- Yamaha "Venturi S2" jacket for men or women, available in blue, red or black.

- Yamaha "Venturi S2" gloves for men or women, available in blue, red or black.

- Iwata" jacket and pants for men, available in black

- Iwata" jacket and pants for women, available in black