Yamaha FZ8 ABS vs Honda Interceptor DLX (2018)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ8 ABSHonda Interceptor DLX
Model year20112018
Price$12,799
Engine779 cc782 cc
Horsepower105 hp104 hp
Torque82 Nm75 Nm
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Anti-lock brakingDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17

Yamaha FZ8 ABS vs Honda Interceptor DLX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ8 ABS and the Honda Interceptor DLX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ8 ABS brings 105 hp, while the Honda Interceptor DLX counters with 104 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: