2012 Yamaha FZ8 50th Anniversary Edition Specs, and Review

2012 Yamaha FZ8 50th Anniversary Edition

This aggressively-styled naked bike has been developed using advanced YZF-R supersport technology, making it one of the most exciting mid-class models available today. The high-tech 779cc engine produces strong torque as well as a real rush of top-end power for serious sports performance. And for great all-round handling characteristics there’s a lightweight Deltabox frame together with high quality suspension and braking systems – with ABS available as an option. Its muscular no-nonsense styling is a guaranteed attention getter – and dressed in Yamaha's race-bred WGP 50th Anniversary colour scheme, the FZ8 commands respect.

This is a new sportbike from Yamaha. Give a big applause for the 2012 Yamaha FZ8 50th Anniversary Edition . An elegant and powerful streetfighter style . This streetfightre has an extremely muscular body design. In all parts of the body, DNA is a true sportbike flow in this Yamaha. FZ8 50th Anniversary Edition also provides a perfect comfort of a streetfighter. You will love it. Yamaha combines the ability of a great machine with good ride comfort. Yamaha is using the engine, 779cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves. This powerful machine gives you the maximum output exceptional. It’s incredible. Transmission 6-speed w / multiplate clutch, providing excellent response at each speed level.

Fifty years after Yamaha sent its first ever GP riders to compete in the World Championships, our newest factory rider Ben Spies helped to commemorate the occasion with his maiden MotoGP win at Assen in June 2011. Riding a YZR-M1 in Yamaha's specially-designed red and white WGP 50th Anniversary livery, Spies was continuing the strong tradition of winning that has enabled Yamaha to become one of the industry's most innovative and creative manufacturers.

Ever since it made its first motorcycle, Yamaha has believed that racing improves the breed. From winning our first ever Grand Prix points at the Isle of Man TT in June 1961 through to this year's MotoGP victories by Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, every single success on the track allows our engineers and designers to develop and refine tomorrow's cutting-edge street-bikes.

Over the past fifty years Yamaha's racing programme has led to the development of some of the most innovative engine and chassis technologies -as well as the creation of the most ground-breaking race-developed models like the YZF-R1, whose crossplane crankshaft is a direct spin-off from the factory YZR-M1 racer.

To celebrate half a century of success in Grand Prix racing, Yamaha will produce a limited quantity of exclusive 'WGP 50th Anniversary' motorcycles and scooters. Based on the classic colour schemes debuted on the YZR-M1 by Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies in 2011, this very special timeless livery is inspired by the famous red and white 'speedblock' design featured on Yamaha's pioneering Grand Prix racing machines.

2012 Yamaha FZ8 50th Anniversary Edition

2012 Yamaha FZ8 50th Anniversary Edition - USA Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP* See dealer for pricing

ENGINE

• Type 779cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 valves
• Bore x Stroke 68.0 x 53.6mm
• Compression Ratio 12.0:1
• Fuel Delivery Fuel Injection
• Ignition Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
• Transmission 6-speed w/multiplate clutch
• Final Drive O-ring chain

CHASSIS

• Suspension / Front 5.1-in travel
• Suspension / Rear 5.1-in travel
• Brakes / Front Dual 310mm hydraulic discs
• Brakes / Rear 267mm disc
• Tires / Front 120/70-ZR17
• Tires / Rear 180/55-ZR17

DIMENSIONS

• Length 84.3 in
• Width 30.3 in
• Height 41.9 in
• Seat Height 32.1 in
• Wheelbase 57.5 in
• Ground Clearance 5.5 in
• Rake (Caster Angle) 25.0°
• Trail 4.3 in
• Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal
• Fuel Economy** 39.8 mpg
• Wet Weight*** 467 lb

OTHER

• Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

2012 Yamaha FZ8 50th Anniversary Edition - European Specifications/Technical Details
European MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing.

Engine

• Engine type liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
• Displacement 779cc
• Bore x stroke 68.0 mm x 53.6 mm
• Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
• Maximum Power 78.1 kW (106.2PS) @ 10,000 rpm
• Maximum Torque 82.0 Nm (8.4 kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm
• Lubrication system Wet sump
• Carburettor Electronic Fuel Injection
• Clutch Type Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
• Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition
• Starter system Electric
• Transmission system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
• Final transmission Chain

Chassis

• Frame Diamond
• Front suspension system Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm inner tube
• Front travel 130 mm
• Caster Angle 25º
• Trail 109 mm
• Rear suspension system Swingarm, Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
• Rear Travel 130 mm
• Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 310 mm
• Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 267 mm
• Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
• Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)

Dimensions

• Overall length 2,140 mm
• Overall width 770 mm
• Overall height 1,225 mm
• Seat height 815 mm
• Wheel base 1,460 mm
• Minimum ground clearance 140 mm
• Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 215 kg / ABS 220 kg
• Fuel tank capacity 17 litres
• Oil tank capacity 3.8 litres