FZ8 News

[urbanj]

I think it's going to be very very nice. I'm liking the look of both models and I'm sure it will be a little more "advanced" than the FZ6.

 

[Skeezix]

Ya know....I was spending way too much time looking at the two teaser pictures we have so far. In both photos, it shows what looks like GOLD colored front forks. I think Ohlins are too much to wish for, but perhaps the color indicates a higher quality suspension than the current FZ6?

 

[Woe257]

Can't wait to se the whole thing along with the specs

 

[Norbert]

Ok here's some analysis.
Going from left to right.
1st pic) There's something different with the fairing on the FZ8. Part of it sticks forward.
2nd pic) USD forks, as others have noted. Probably fz1 inspired.
3rd pic) pod lights
4th pic) You can see that Yamaha has kept the same clutch adjuster this time around. Also, some of the handlebar is shown, it looks like an fz1 styled handlebar. I could be mistaken about this. There's also a weird groove where the fuel tank is supposed to be (bottom of pic, underlined in red.) Any idea what that's there for?

 

[krid80]

Hmmm, I want to know NOW more about this FZ8. Of course, my HD friends will call it a P.O.S. (and not be joking)

Let them call it what they want, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out which (HD or Yamaha) has a better built bike. HD makes the real POS.

 

[krid80]

Ok here's some analysis.
Going from left to right.
1st pic) There's something different with the fairing on the FZ8. Part of it sticks forward.
2nd pic) USD forks, as others have noted. Probably fz1 inspired.
3rd pic) pod lights
4th pic) You can see that Yamaha has kept the same clutch adjuster this time around. Also, some of the handlebar is shown, it looks like an fz1 styled handlebar. I could be mistaken about this. There's also a weird groove where the fuel tank is supposed to be (bottom of pic, underlined in red.) Any idea what that's there for?

Could be a platic front piece on the tank like the FZ1 and R1&6 have. Or it could be a line made into the tank to replicate that look.

 

[RJ2112]

Could be a platic front piece on the tank like the FZ1 and R1&6 have. Or it could be a line made into the tank to replicate that look.

How sad would that be? A simulated, simulated tank cover. :wav:

 

[Skeezix]

Ok here's some analysis.
Going from left to right.
1st pic) There's something different with the fairing on the FZ8. Part of it sticks forward.
2nd pic) USD forks, as others have noted. Probably fz1 inspired.
3rd pic) pod lights
4th pic) You can see that Yamaha has kept the same clutch adjuster this time around. Also, some of the handlebar is shown, it looks like an fz1 styled handlebar. I could be mistaken about this. There's also a weird groove where the fuel tank is supposed to be (bottom of pic, underlined in red.) Any idea what that's there for?

Fantastic analysis! As skeptic as I was in the begining, I'm starting to think the FZ8 may really be an evolutionary step forward from the FZ6 we have in the states. I'd also like to know if FZ6 sales in the USA met, exceeded, or fell short of Yamaha's expectations. That answer may hold a key in the possibility of the FZ8 being sold in the US.

 

[OneTrack]

Looky here.... 2010 Yamaha FZ8 Caught Naked in Photos

 

[Hellgate]

Looky here.... 2010 Yamaha FZ8 Caught Naked in Photos

The header looks like vintage 1985 FZ 750.

I'm not sure what to think of that set of photos. Maybe if they were in color instead?

 

[Rookie08FZ6]

and in Color:

Album 3 Gallery 326 Photo Gallery – Asphalt & Rubber

 

[OneTrack]

The header looks like vintage 1985 FZ 750.

I'm not sure what to think of that set of photos. Maybe if they were in color instead?

Yes, there are some styling "miscues" in that photo which makes it suspect.
I would be really surprised if anybody scoops the Yamaha factory with the first official photo of the complete bike.

 

[OneTrack]

and in Color:

Album 3 Gallery 326 Photo Gallery – Asphalt & Rubber

Hellgate's great eye for detail picked up the "vintage" headers in the B&W photo that I found.....notice in your colour photo's the headers are more "modern" and stylish.

 

[C-bus Biker]

LOL you don't get out much do ya? 12.3.2010 to anyone besides an American means March 12, 2010. The rest of the world uses dd/mm/yyyy for dates.



As far as power, I agree with urbanj. 130hp. Hopefully it will be crossplane too!

Aw Hell. I always wondered why everyone else got 31 months.

 

[Stumbles06]

I just told my wife "I thinks it's almost time to trade in the FZ for a new bike".
She asked me why I don't like this one any more? Told her, it's not that I don't like it, but a case of getting something newer and better.

Can't wait for more news on the Fazer 8.

:rockon:

 

[nextfriday]

Kind of off topic here, but how big of a hit is the fz6, naked or faired, in other countries excluding the US? The US DOES NEED a bike like this here to fill a gap, especially since its 800cc.

 

[Rob2222]

All OK.....

 

[scottsst]

sure here ya go

 

[Gilo-FZ6]

I wonder how many of us will be reunited in the next year or so on the FZ8 forum

 

[RJ2112]

I wonder how many of us will be reunited in the next year or so on the FZ8 forum

If they bring the naked version to the states, I will be all over it..... I'd much rather not buy one that's all blacked out, tho. Black paint shows dirt so much more than aluminum does.