Yamaha Fazer8 vs Yamaha FZ8-N (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Fazer8stacks up against the Yamaha FZ8-N. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Fazer8Yamaha FZ8-N
Model year20162012
Price
Engine779 cc779 cc
Horsepower105 hp
Torque82 Nm
Weight211 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha Fazer8 vs Yamaha FZ8-N — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Fazer8 and the Yamaha FZ8-N usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Fazer8 brings 105 hp, while the Yamaha FZ8-N counters with its own power figure at 211 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: