Something we have in Canada

[Ruggybuggy]

Thought this was kind of interesting. In Canada we can get a FZ8 Fazer, a dressed FZ8N. I was thinking, and still am, of going to the FZ1 but if insurance is too much and if the FZ8 gets better gas mileage and range this may be the way to go. I do like a fairing bike better because of the added wind protection.

 

[Motogiro]

Great looking bike! I'm also partial to a fairing. Wonder if we can go to Canada and ride back with one.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Great looking bike! I'm also partial to a fairing. Wonder if we can go to Canada and ride back with one.

Why not? The surprising thing is the cost is very close to the US pricing for the naked. Retail is $9,995 which is about $500 more for the US naked version.

 

[PFD023]

Great looking bike! I'm also partial to a fairing. Wonder if we can go to Canada and ride back with one.

OR......due to my generous nature I could pick it up from the dealer for you (after you've paid for it) and deliver it to you from Ontario.......I wouldn't want you to have to endure a 4 day backroads trip on a brand spankin new bike....we are a generous lot up here in Canada. :BLAA:

 

[motojoe122]

That looks sweet!
If I didnt have a bike, I'd be looking at that real close:thumbup:

 

[Erci]

Love how that looks! It has to get better MPG than FZ1 and since Canada insurance goes by CC's, that's gotta be a little cheaper too.

I'd hit that!

 

[pookamatic]

I'm still partial to under-tail exhaust but that bike is really nice. Definitely like it over the naked version.

 

[FrozenBiker]

Ruggybuggy - was that the '12 model? Looks sweet, and they list the '13 as grey with blue accents:

 

[Cloggy]

Here she is at the Motorbeurs motorbike show in the Netherlands, a couple of weeks ago:

Doesn't she look good, uurm I meant the bike

I still think the exhaust is the worst thing on this bike but I saw a bike with a nice after market pipe the other day and it made a big improvement on the looks :rockon:

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Ruggybuggy - was that the '12 model? Looks sweet, and they list the '13 as grey with blue accents:

Thought it was a 2011 model. Wonder how close this would look compared to the FZ1?

Just check, it's the 12.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

I like this FZ8 much better over the naked version. I am also a big fan for the undertail exhaust. Part of the reason why I still have my FZ6.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

FZ1

FZ8

Can you see the difference?

 

[mave2911]

Just a pity it doesn't have the under-tail exhaust.

The FZ6 looks so much sleeker...

Cheers,
Rick

 

[Erci]

Hmm... side by side pic.. does FZ8 really not have a center stand?
Header on FZ8 is sticking out forward quite a bit.. much closer to front wheel.

 

[Ruggybuggy]

Hmm... side by side pic.. does FZ8 really not have a center stand?
Header on FZ8 is sticking out forward quite a bit.. much closer to front wheel.

Didn't notice that. Also front fairing is a little different, no radiator shroud and tail plastics are differnt.

 

[CanadianFZ6]

I agree, the bike looks awesome... The reality is... it is a sleeved done version of the FZ1 much like the FZ6R is a down graded version of the FZ6... Basically same weight and pyhsical size of the FZ1, but with less HP... So you get maybe a little better gas mileage and slightly cheaper insurance rate... Hmmm, I don't see the point.... If I were you I would spring for the FZ1 if I had to choose between the two...

 

[lytehouse]

That is a great looking bike....but what the heck is Yamaha thinking when they put that exhaust on??? They did that with the FZ1 too and it was the first thing I changed! Easiest 15 pounds I ever lost

 

[FrozenBiker]

Hmm... side by side pic.. does FZ8 really not have a center stand?
Header on FZ8 is sticking out forward quite a bit.. much closer to front wheel.

The center stand can be found on the accessory page for $188

 

[Erci]

The center stand can be found on the accessory page for $188

OUCH! Odd that it was standard on FZ6S and is standard on FZ1S, but not on FZ8S :don'tknow:

 

[Cloggy]

I must admit I like the FZ8 Fazer, but I don't know if you guys (in canada) get the GT version, here's the Dutch page, here's the extra's (compared with the standard version):

GT Fazer8 ABS, standard TCP Aerodynamics SA fairing, SW Motech panniers and lots of genuine Yamaha accessories including a nice FZ8 Tankpad, a centerstand, heated grips and an adjustable comfort-high windshield, is available in the colors Midnight Black and White Competition

I think it looks even nicer with the full fairing, and in white (well they don't have red ).
Here's a pic of the black one:

It costs €700 more than the standard version but I think it's worth it (for the sort of riding I do).