The Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8, also known as the FZ8N and FZ8S, are

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s produced since 2010 by

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for sale in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The FZ8 is a

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, while the virtually identical FAZER8 features a half fairing and ABS. The FZ8 and FAZER8 replace the smaller capacity FZ6 and FZ6 FAZER, although these continue to be sold in other markets. Both motorcycles have a 779 cc

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, derived from the 998 cc FZ1 engine, but with a bore reduced from , and the same stroke of . Other differences from the FZ1 engine include a lighter crankshaft, smaller

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and revised camshaft profiles. The aluminium frame and swingarm are also taken from the FZ1. The FZ8 has been discontinued in the United States after 2013. Some UK reviewers have criticised the bikes for being expensive compared with rivals such as the

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and

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. ''

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'' tested the 2011 FZ8's wet weight at , with an engine output of and torque at the rear wheel. They found an average fuel economy of and a top speed of . The bike showed an acceleration of in 3.51 seconds and in 11.55 seconds at . ''Motorcycle Consumer News'' tested the braking at in . '' Cycle World'' reported a wet weight of and an average fuel economy of , and braking in . They saw acceleration of in 3.3 seconds and in 11.31 seconds at , and measured the FZ8's top speed at They

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tested the rear wheel horsepower at @ 9,900 rpm and torque at @ 8,100 rpm. In 2013 the front suspension became adjustable.

References

External links

FZ8 at Yamaha Motorsports
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