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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Standard</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Horizontal In-line</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;16</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12.0:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;120/70 ZR17</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;57.5 / 1460.5</td>
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I am a first time owner but not a first time rider. I live in a small town in Southern Texas called Harlingen. I just purchased the Yamaha FX8 and I have to say that this is a great overall ride. I am an educator and was not looking for so much speed as I was reliability. With gas pric<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">es on the rise, I really wanted to save on gas and I knew that a bike was the way to go. I also was looking for something with some style and some comfort. I couldn’t have asked for a better bike to purchase. I was also looking for an affordable bike and I couldn’t have gotten more for my buck than this bike. I am very satisfied with my selection and highly recommend it for beginning, intermediate, and advanced riders who want to save some money and still have a nice ride. <br />
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		<h5>Cheap Thrills</h5>
		<div class="date">By Dr.Z(Owner),  Nov. 22, 2012</div>
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		    I have always loved the naked bikes but stayed away from European brands like Ducati, Triumph, and etc. Now that Yamaha has released a mid-sized standard, I had to buy one. I previously owned Yamaha FZ6 and thought that it lacked low-mid torque. <br /><br />
FZ8 on the other hand has plenty of low-mid torq<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">ue. This bike can go pretty fast when pushed and can offer plenty of g-force and wind resistance against the rider. Definitely not for beginners with twitchy right hand.<br />
      I get tired after a long ride because of wind resistance. The saddle is not that comfortable for long rides either. I live on a dirt road and I notice that the shocks and brakes are excellent in handling irregular surfaces. I once met the crew chief for team Ducati that won the Pikes Peak race and he said he approved FZ8 because he believed that Liter bikes are such overkill.</span>
		
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		<h5>FZ8</h5>
		<div class="date">By Kurt Brinker(Owner),  Nov. 6, 2011</div>
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		This is a great bike! Fun, Fast &amp; comfortable, and it looks Cool too!!!
		
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2011 Yamaha FZ 8

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2011 Yamaha FZ 8 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2011 Yamaha FZ 8. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2011 Yamaha FZ 8 use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other Standard motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.
2011 Yamaha FZ 8 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Standard
BASE MSRP(US)	$8,490.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	4
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	16
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	180/55 ZR17
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	57.5 / 1460.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.5 / 17
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By Roel Gutierrez(Owner), Apr. 5, 2011
Excellent

I am a first time owner but not a first time rider. I live in a small town in Southern Texas called Harlingen. I just purchased the Yamaha FX8 and I have to say that this is a great overall ride. I am an educator and was not looking for so much speed as I was reliability. With gas pric... Read Full Review
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By Dr.Z(Owner), Nov. 22, 2012
I have always loved the naked bikes but stayed away from European brands like Ducati, Triumph, and etc. Now that Yamaha has released a mid-sized standard, I had to buy one. I previously owned Yamaha FZ6 and thought that it lacked low-mid torque.

FZ8 on the other hand has plenty of low-mid torq... Read Full Review