FZ8

2011 Yamaha FZ8 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2011 Yamaha FZ8 naked motorcycle, Yamaha 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 10,000 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 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2010 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.