Yamaha FJ-09 vs Yamaha FZ-09 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FJ-09stacks up against the Yamaha FZ-09. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FJ-09Yamaha FZ-09
Model year20182017
Price$10,699
Engine847 cc847 cc
Horsepower115 hp115 hp
Torque61 Nm61 Nm
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FJ-09 vs Yamaha FZ-09 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FJ-09 and the Yamaha FZ-09 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FJ-09 brings 115 hp, while the Yamaha FZ-09 counters with 115 hp.

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: