Full specifications and photos released for Yamaha’s new middleweights – the FZ8 and Fazer8

Yamaha has finally released full specifications for its new middleweight street sportsbikes, the naked FZ8-N and semi-faired Fazer8. A 779cc engine derived from the FZ1 donk is the star of the show, with a complete FZ1 frame and swingarm as well. The new engine makes significantly more torque than the smaller FZ6 for a gruntier, more accessible power curve around town – but builds to a healthy 105-horsepower top end rush when it’s time to get a boogie on. It looks like a fun, fast and friendly street sportsbike – and yes, FZ6 fans, it has formally replaced the 600 in the FZ lineup…
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