2012 Yamaha FZ8 Review


FZ8 is a street fighter attitude sporkbike ways.

The combination of sporty performance and an aggressive style with comfort in everyday driving, the 2012 Yamaha FZ8 is a special breed of bike. Practical word comes to mind, but that should not be confused with boring practices. Most runners can not afford a machine and 2012 FZ8 is a serious look. It offers solid performance of its 779cc inline-four engine and excellent handling thanks to the aluminum frame of 22 012 Twin Spar FZ1 inspired. And when it comes to comfort, is in the bag.

The world of motorcycling is becoming more specialized by the day.

Special niche models are popping up everywhere. Unfortunately, most of us can not afford a bicycle. The FZ8 is an ingenious "all-round" that brings pleasure, excitement and adrenalin for a ride and all. He is ready to make their way through "Twisties" cruise on the Backroads in comfort and style, or make the commute much more enjoyable. Attitude, power, handling and style, the FZ8 is the ultimate sport bike daily.

2012 Yamaha FZ8 is a do-it-all sport bike all the amazing features as urban commandos and weekends Canyon Carver. 800cc, and splits the difference between 600 and 1000cc liter bike to get the light handling and a high torque ... All in a stylish package in a vertical position.

2012 Yamaha FZ8
2012 Yamaha FZ8
2012 Yamaha FZ8 highlights and main features:

Fuel ± 16.5kpl/47mpg (Imp)

779cc, 4-valve 4-cylinder

real-world comfort and ergonomics

Key Features:

• The 779cc engine combines high-end components, including ceramic coated cylinders and forged pistons made of aluminum, a crankshaft carefully optimized to provide the power curve and torque perfect performance character for this category.

• The FZ8 fills the gap for riders who feel a 600 cc is too small, and a 1000cc is too large.

• naked muscular styling gives a mass to the aggressive position. This bike screams attitude.

• Comfortable, upright riding position with a compact design that contributes to the forefront of motorcycle handling. This bike simply excels, both in the morning commute and weekend spiffy on a winding road.

• cast aluminum frame and checked-Fill aluminum swingarm is lightweight and provides an ideal balance of rigidity excellent cornering characteristics.

2012 Yamaha FZ8
2012 Yamaha FZ8

2012 Yamaha FZ8 features and benefits

ENGINE

779cc, DOHC, 16 valves (4-valves/cyl), water-cooled, 40 degree tilt, in-line four-cylinder engine. The engine has been optimized to provide many low for a couple of mid-range with a strong linear throttle response once again. Redline is set at 11,500 rpm and has a "soft" rev limiter to protect the engine.

Pistons, cylinders, cylinder heads, camshafts, valves and crankshaft are exclusive to the FZ8. Most other engine components are shared with the FZ1.

Compact "thin" conception of the combustion chamber, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 0:01 to feel a great couple. Four valves per cylinder improves low to midrange torque.

Pistons, cylinders, heads, cams, valves and crankshaft are unique FZ8. Most of the other engine components are divided into FZ1.

The intake valves are 26 mm in diameter while the exhaust valves are 22mm. The valve angle is set at 26 degrees to keep the compact combustion chamber

Crank inertial mass has been optimized for high torque over a wide range of speed and throttle fast.

"Fracture split" connecting rods are hardened for strength and used the nut-less design. The lower end of the "hat" is the rod of the same piece of material as the top, this model is known as "split fracture". This project supports the creation of real big round head, and specify the size of the connecting rod, excellent durability in spite of the high power loads.

Ceramic composite cylinder "holes" is a "liner less" design with the ceramic coating sprayed directly on the aluminum block. This coating improves thin film of oil between the cylinder and piston which reduces friction and increases power. Other important advantages: excellent heat dissipation for consistent power delivery and reduced weight, because there are no heavy liners.

Short skirt, lightweight forged pistons. Help in designing quick engine response and reduces light weight motor. During the forging process, aluminum is heated to the point that pressure can be molded into a mold, but do not melt well. In the absence of cast aluminum, the material is strong, and therefore can be lighter and excellent durability.

Lightweight hollow camshafts and exhaust intake for horses incredible throttle response and quick. Cam profiles and timing are designed to improve low to medium power and torque.

4-cylinder crankshaft design is based on the FZ1.

Automatic hydraulic tensioner cam chain reduces maintenance and mechanical engine noise.

Mikuni "in butterfly" injection system is based on the design FZ1 with throttle body 35 mm fitted with TPS (Throttle Position Sensor). This style of fuel injection systems used in butterfly valves in addition to the main valve to further control the flow of intake air. The valves in optimum intake volumetric efficiency at any speed and is driven by a stepper motor controlled by the ECU. The main advantage is the excellent "handling" and throttle response.

Jets are the next high dynamic range with a 4-hole type, and the two jet directions are excellent throttle response and linear power at all engine speeds.

Light fuel injection and electronic control unit (ECU) uses a powerful 32-bit processor for fast control of the injection process. The compact design also reduces weight.

7.8 liters air filter has length intake funnel inside different (150 mm) and the outer cylinder (125 mm). The advantage is a broad torque curve. High-performance, the paper type air filter is used.

R1 inspired by the "stacked" 3-axis gearbox / clutch design stacks input / output shafts to keep focus on the mass and the size of a cylinder capacity to back. Consequently, the stacked design gives engineers the freedom to place the motor frame for optimum front to rear weight balance, and therefore maximizes maneuverability.

Smooth aspect ratio 6-speed manual transmission features gear ratios optimized for maximum performance in "real world". 5. Formulas and 6, "long" reduced rpm at highway speeds the excellent ride comfort.

Compact, heavy, multi-plate clutch with a reliable and positive participation. The coupling is designed to give light to pull the lever for excellent ride comfort ... especially in stop and go city use.

4 into 2 into 1 exhaust system features 35mm diameter, stainless steel manifolds and compact silencer / muffler. Header pipe length has been optimized for power and torque. This system is equipped with a 3-way oxygen sensor honeycomb catalyst to reduce harmful emissions and HC. The oxygen sensor monitors the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and adjust the air-fuel mixture through the unit, and the Fi system for maximum performance, lower emissions.

Powerful design 'curves' features a compact dual ring radiator type fans for maximum cooling efficiency. This is rad and fan design allows the air flow over a flat design RADS maintain optimum engine temperatures for consistent performance.

Large oil cooler keeps temperature stable lubricating liquid cooled engine life.

Convenient cartridge style spin-oil filter.

Window convenient oil level: easy inspection of oil level.

Maintenance-free transistor digital ignition ensures exceptional performance at all engine speeds.

Air Intake System (AIS ... no ram air) reduces CO and HC emissions harmful to a cleaner environment.

Chassis / Suspension

Gravity casting lightweight aluminum twin-spar a good balance of stiffness optimized for sports performance combined with incredible stability. The engine is a stressed chassis member, allowing the main frame design lighter without sacrificing stability and quality of light manipulation. The framework is the specification and in the same way that the FZ1.

The driving position is one of the main features of FZ8. Based on the layout FZ1 gives a balance between a sporty riding position and a comfortable ride with its upright design.

Key chassis geometry figures include: 1460mm (57.5 ") Wheelbase front of 51% and 49% to balance the weight in the rear, 25 degree tilt and 109 mm stroke, 47 degree tilt angle stands aside FZ8 sports ..

Detachable rear frame steel sub allows easy access to the rear suspension components and reduce costs, if the "loop out".

CF (control filling) cast aluminum swingarm rear grill offers great rear wheel control and traction on sharp curves and excellent stability at high speed. The engine design allows three axes of space to stack enough engineers to use the long version (690mm) swing, which minimizes the effect of chain tension in the handling of the bike.

Kayaba 43mm inverted cartridge fork offers style 130 mm (5.1 ") of wheel travel. Fork offset is 25 degrees. The benefits of reverse design features, reduces" unsprung "weight, reducing fork flex, because the larger diameter pipe is trapped in the three terminals. unsprung weight is the weight or mass of the suspension, and components such as wheels and other components that move with the suspension. Reduce weight not suspension provides better control of the function of suspension.

Lightweight aluminum triple clamps top and bottom.

Monocross link type rear suspension features preload shocks, which allows the driver to adjust the spring preload adjust and / or road conditions. Adjustments include 9 - to preload. Rear wheel travel is 130 mm or 5.1 "

Dual 310 mm front discs squeezed by ultra rigid R6 inspired one-piece 4-piston calipers, which offer excellent braking and feel. Use the 16 mm piston pump brake lever effort than excellent.

267mm rear disc is squeezed by a small single-piston caliper Nissin sliding type with brake pads sintered metal.

Lightweight aluminum 5-spoke wheels reduce unsprung weight of a driving characteristics. The front wheel is MT3.50-17 and has a radial 120/70-ZR17. The rear wheel is equipped with a 17-MT5.50 180/55-ZR17 radial tire.

An aggressive lighthouse offers a lot of light, 60/55 watt halogen bulb. There is also a small, color matched windscreen "bikini" style lights mounted on top to add even more.

Conventional position of the vertical control design for maximum comfort in everyday life.

17 liter tank has a slim design, with great grip in the knee. Confidential part of the tank is 3.4 liters.

Separate rider and passenger offers exceptional solo or two up comfort. Seat width is narrower than the FZ1, making it easier to hit the ground. Seat height is 815 mm (32.1 ")

Instrument of the race in one piece inspired features analog tachometer, digital speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, low fuel totalizer (km figures since the fuel is gone reserve), clock, temperature coolant and a self-diagnostic mode.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS / FEATURES

5-position adjustable front brake lever

Small storage compartment in the passenger seat

Excessive inclination of engine shut ... if the unit is shut off the engine

Slow long break ... if idle for more than 20 minutes, turn off automatically

Lockable Control

Durable chain "O" ring sealed

Lightweight, low maintenance sealed battery

The FZ8 has a significant level of power and performance. It is not intended for beginners or inexperienced riders.