Fazer8 ABS

2012 Yamaha Fazer8 ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2012 Yamaha Fazer8 ABS relies on a 779 cc (47.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 104.7 HP (76.4 kW) at 10,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 82 Nm (60.5 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 134.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Fazer8 ABS measures 219 kg (483 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.09 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,460 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.