Built around Yamaha's sport motorcycle platform, the 2012 Yamaha FZ8 relies on a 779 cc (47.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches) with a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FZ8 measures 211.8 kg (467 lbs) dry. 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.
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.
Standover Height
815 mm (32.1 in)
Engine
Displacement779.0 ccm (47.53 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate
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)
Chassis
Rake25.0°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock
Rear Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase1461 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø267 mm (10.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight211.8 kg (467.0 pounds)
Seat Height815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
