Yamaha Fazer8 vs Yamaha FZ8N ABS (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Fazer8stacks up against the Yamaha FZ8N ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Fazer8Yamaha FZ8N ABS
Model year20162013
Price
Engine779 cc779 cc
Horsepower105 hp
Torque82 Nm
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Double disc. ABS. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Single disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha Fazer8 vs Yamaha FZ8N ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Fazer8 and the Yamaha FZ8N ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Fazer8 brings 105 hp, while the Yamaha FZ8N ABS counters with its own power figure.

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: