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2011Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8

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The 2011 Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 is Yamaha's half-faired 800cc sports roadster. Its liquid-cooled 779cc engine makes 106 hp and 82 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A 215 kg wet weight and 17-litre tank suit touring.

Capacity
779.0 ccm
Engine
Not on record
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Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
215.0 kg
Seat height
815 mm
Power
106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 45Agility 65Comfort 45Off-road 10Touring 30Road manners 50
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering65%
City riding55%
Daily riding55%
Touring30%
Two-up35%
Track45%
Best for
Built for everyday road riding - commuting, errands and weekend rides - with an upright, unfaired riding position.
Built for
A naked bike from Yamaha with a 779cc engine; its character is strong and confident, with 106 hp on tap.
Not ideal for
Not ideal for long motorway journeys at speed or for off-road riding.

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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At 815mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
779.0 ccm
Power
106.0 HP (78.0 kW)
Torque
82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m)
Power/weight ratio
0.4930 HP/kg (wet)
Cooling system
Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Overall length
2140 mm
Overall width
770 mm
Overall height
1225 mm
Seat height
815 mm
Wet weight
215.0 kg
Fuel capacity
17.00 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
43 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable (from 2013), 130 mm travel
Rear suspension
mono-shock, adjustable preload, 130 mm travel
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
310 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes
267 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
Front tyre
120/70-17
Rear tyre
180/55-17

Specs last verified against published sources: .

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 20102011201320142015
Capacity 779 cc 779 cc 779 cc 779 cc 779 cc
Seat height 815 mm 815 mm 815 mm 815 mm 815 mm
Fuel capacity 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.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8?

The 2011 Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 has a Capacity of 779.0 ccm (47.54 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 have?

The 2011 Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 has a Power of 106.0 HP (78.0 kW).

How many gears does the Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 have?

The 2011 Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8?

The 2011 Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 has a Torque of 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs).

How much does the Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 weigh?

The 2011 Yamaha FZ8-S Fazer8 has a Wet weight of 215.0 kg (474.0 pounds).

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