Yamaha FZ8-N
106 hp, 779 cc, 465 lbs2010 - 2016
Yamaha FZ6-ST
98 hp, 600 cc, 456 lbs2006 - 2009
EngineYamaha FZ8-NYamaha FZ6-ST
Engine code5VX8
Displacement779 cc600 cc
Max power106 hp (@10 000 RPM)98 hp (@12 000 RPM)
Max torque60 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)46 lb ft (@10 000 RPM)
Redline11 500 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 250 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutSOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-4
Compression12.00:112.20:1
Oil capacity2.93 quart2.37 quart
Oil type10W4010W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK CR9ENGK CR9EK
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore68.0 mm65.5 mm
Stroke53.6 mm44.5 mm
Weight to power4.39 lbs/hp4.66 lbs/hp
Power to weight569 hp/2500lbs536 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ10S, 12V 8.6AhYT12B-BS
GearboxYamaha FZ8-NYamaha FZ6-ST
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID 50V4
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.5121.955
Final drive2.8752.875
1. gear2.692 (73 mph)2.846 (65 mph)
2. gear2.063 (94 mph)1.947 (94 mph)
3. gear1.762 (111 mph)1.556 (118 mph)
4. gear1.522 (128 mph)1.333 (138 mph)
5. gear1.35 (145 mph)1.19 (154 mph)
6. gear1.208 (161 mph)1.083 (170 mph)
ChasisYamaha FZ8-NYamaha FZ6-ST
Frame typeDiamond aluminiumDiamond
Front susp.5.12 in travelTelescopic fork, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm, 5.12 in travelMonoshock, coil spring/gas oil damper