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2015 Yamaha FZ8

779 cc · 105 hp

Ride character

How this bike feels on the axes that matter

These scores are estimates.

Off-roadRoadComfortSpeedAgilityTouring

Character map

Estimated from category and catalog specs, scored 0–100.

Strongest axes

Strongest

Speed

100

Runner-up

Agility

89
Highway pace100
Twisty backroads89

Trade-offs

Off-road11
Comfort34

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Best for

StrongestTrack

Where this bike tends to fit: city, touring, daily use, and more.

Track
%96Best
Cornering
%93
City
%86
Daily
%64
Touring
%37
Passenger
%37

Strongest fit: Track (%96).

Who this bike is for

Rider fit: experience, purpose, and who may struggle.

Experience
Advanced
Riding purpose
Daily, Track, Fun
Physical
Low seat height, Balanced weight
Character
Aggressive

May not be suitable

New beginnersComfort-first ridersExpecting low fuel consumption

Yamaha FZ8 Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
779 cc
Power
105 hp
Engine Type
Other
Torque
82 Nm
Valves / Cylinder
4
Engine Details
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
Power / Weight
0.495 hp/kg

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection

Cooling & Starter

Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire
180/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
214 cm
Height
106 cm
Wheelbase
146.1 cm
Seat Height
82 cm
Ground Clearance
14 cm
Wet Weight
212 kg

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