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Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary - 2012 Specifications and Reviews
The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary is a middleweight sport bike celebrating Yamaha's racing heritage with aggressive styling and impressive performance. Its 779cc inline-four engine delivers responsive power ideal for riders seeking naked bike thrills with modern technology. Best known for combining accessible sportiness with sharp handling, it appeals to experienced riders who want track-capable performance without supersport complexity.
2012
General information | |
| Category | Sport |
| Year | 2012 |
| Model | Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Greenhouse gases | 137.1 CO |
| Fuel consumption | 5.91 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.80 mpg) |
| Driveline | O-ring chain |
| Clutch | Multiplate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | Digital TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition with 32-bit ECU |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x stroke | 68.0 x 53.6 mm (2.7 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Engine details | Black engine |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 779.00 ccm (47.53 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 267 mm (10.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Front suspension travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Trail | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 25.0° |
| Frame type | Lightweight aluminium Deltabox frame |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 litres (0.25 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,461 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,141 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,064 mm (41.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 815 mm (32.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Rear tyre | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Capacity: | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
| Model | Yamaha FZ1-N |
| Color options | Red/black/white |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Starter | Electric |
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