Where did I spend four days riding a Yamaha FZ8?
Got to spend four days riding a low km Yamaha FZ8 in Spain so I want to talk a little about this motorbike. As usual with my motorcycle reviews I am not going to be talking about the specifications or history and the other press release type stocking filler that is the content you will find on commercial motorcycling web site reviews.
What’s the best way to mount a Yamaha FZ8?
Actually by habit (with the FZ8 on the side stand) I put my left foot on the peg and stepped up then threw my right leg over to mount it much as I would do with a ADV bike and as I need to do with my FJR being also a large motorcycle.
Is the Yamaha FZ8 a good all rounder?
The slight sporty ride position also would suit this use and lack of wind protection would be no issue in that mode of operation. As much as the MT-09 was a great all rounder the FZ8 was to me more fun in spirited riding but this could be as mentioned tyres or lower ride height to my preference.
Is the FZ8 a sporty or sporty bike?
Ergonomics had my feet a little higher than bikes the MT-09 Tracer I rode in New Zealand and the Versys 650 I had in Ireland. The bars were a little lower than these machines and put me into a slight forward lean but again not too much so. Sporty but comfortable, that’s a difficult thing to achieve but how I would describe the FZ8’s ride position.
What do you think of the 2012 Yamaha FZ8?
Total Motorcycle —- “The 2012 Yamaha FZ8 is a do-it-all sport bike with amazing all around performance for both the urban commando and the weekend canyon carver. And at 800cc it splits the difference between a 600 and 1000cc litre bike so you get lightweight handling along with great torque… all in a stylish upright package” What do you think?
Are there any new Yamaha FZ models coming out?
It’s important to note however, that none of the other FZ models, apart from this MT-10 filing, have been certified for 2018 as yet by either CARB or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nor were they among the 2018 models already announced by Yamaha Motor U.S.A. At this point, we may not have an announcement until next month at EICMA.
What’s the difference between a Yamaha FZ and Mt?
Ever since Yamaha introduced its modern “Hyper Naked” lineup with the FZ-09, there’s been a bit of brand confusion. That’s because, to markets outside of North America, the FZ-09, FZ-07 and FZ-10 are known as the MT-09, MT-07 and MT-10, respectively.
What makes the Honda FZ8 a good bike?
The FZ8’s muscular stance speaks to the aggression of the machine while a comfortable and upright riding position matches up with a compact design that contributes to the bike’s first-rate handling. In so many words, this bike excels in just about every road it travels.