Sportbikes
2012Yamaha FZ8
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The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 is a middleweight sport bike designed for riders seeking accessible performance and agile handling. Powered by a 779cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine, it delivers responsive acceleration and smooth power delivery across the rev range. The FZ8 is best known for its sharp styling, manageable ergonomics, and excellent value proposition in the sport bike category.
- Capacity
- 779.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 211.8 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Power
- 106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Yamaha FZ8
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 104.7 HP (77.0 kW) @ 10000 RPM | 106.0 HP (78.0 kW) |
| Wet weight | 220.9 kg (487.0 pounds) | 216.4 kg (477.1 pounds) |
| Front suspension | Fork, 5.1-in travel | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm, Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment, 5.1-in travel | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. hydraulic discs | Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A naked sportbike built for spirited road riding, mixing strong midrange performance with everyday usability.
- Built for
- Feels like an energetic, road-focused all-rounder that favors quick direction changes and eager acceleration over long-haul plushness.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking a dedicated touring machine with wind protection or for anyone wanting a bike capable of off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 779.0 ccm
- Power
- 106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
- CO2 Emissions
- 137 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5005 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 68.0 x 53.6 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1461 mm
- Overall length
- 2141 mm
- Overall width
- 770 mm
- Overall height
- 1064 mm
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Dry weight
- 211.8 kg
- Wet weight
- 216.4 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 17.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Oil capacity
- 3.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 109 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 267 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Matte Gray/Matte Black
- Warranty
- 12
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 779 cc | 779 cc | 779 cc | 779 cc | 779 cc | 779 cc |
| Dry weight | 211 kg | 211 kg | 212 kg | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha FZ8?
The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 has a Capacity of 779.0 ccm (47.54 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha FZ8 have?
The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 has a Power of 106.0 HP (78.0 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha FZ8 have?
The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha FZ8?
The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 has a Torque of 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha FZ8 weigh?
The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 has a Dry weight of 211.8 kg (466.9 pounds).
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