Built around Yamaha's sport motorcycle platform, the 2011 Yamaha FZ8 ABS features a 779 cc (47.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 104.7 HP (76.4 kW) at 10,000 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 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 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 FZ8 ABS measures 220.9 kg (487 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.11 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 1,461 mm (57.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.91 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 288 km (179 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
134.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.47 HP/kg (2.11 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~288 km (179 mi)
Engine
Displacement779.0 ccm (47.53 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power104.7 HP (76.4 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc coil spring
DrivelineO-ring chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.91 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.80 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases137.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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