Engineered by Yamaha for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2008 Yamaha FZ16 pairs a 153 cc (9.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14 HP (10.2 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14 Nm (10.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the FZ16 measures 134 kg (295 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.57 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 240 km (149 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2008 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
91.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.57 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~240 km (149 mi)
Engine
Displacement153.0 ccm (9.34 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.0 HP (10.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque14.0 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Max RPM8500
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed135.0 km/h (83.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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