How the Yamaha FZ8 is WAY different than the FZ07
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2020
- Yamaha's FZ8 is one of the baddest street fighters you can buy! It's extremely powerful and really shows up in the top end. The best part is you can pick one up for pretty cheap on the used market.
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You need to check the digital speedometer, it seems to stop working when you exceed the speed limit .
Lol
Yeah, seemed to get blurry in the 35 mph zone. Weird eh??? 😂
@@mandingocalderwood900 Honest officer, I wanted to stay within the speed limit but everything got blurry. ;)
Yeah, I've noticed a lot of motovloggers tend to have this issue 😉
Thats just a coincidence.
Thank you from California.. I just bought 2012 fz8 and have not found a good video of the fz8.. thanks a million.. just got a new subscriber
You won’t regret it. Bags on us Californians every now and then, but it’s all love.
michael ornelas true
Hey bro, I'm interested in FZ08 too, can you tell us more how many miles on it and how much did you pay?
Altyn Nazar it has about 56,000 “ might be a lot but it’s my first bike” I payed 4,000 for it
@@rubensierra1542 56k miles?? Or 5600?
I have a 15 fz8. Here in nz it has 105hp and pretty much all the fz07s (mt 07 here) are 650cc and learner restricted to 52hp. I have had my fz8 for about a year now and love it, it's great for flying through the twisties and cruising all over the place. Imo it is a very underrated bike
You seem to say that every bike you showcase on your channel is the greatest ever. Your a good salesman.
Always wanted one of these bikes! I hope I can get one in the future! Thanks for this review
I sold this bike to them. Really cool to look back at this video. Great people and cool shop. Also yes, the phone holder sucks lol.
I have had my fz8 for a few years now and I still love riding it as much as I can
Like someone else said, finally a good video on the 8. I love my 2013 with the adjustable suspension.
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The mistake I made I bought one without adjustable suspension which is a shame because they cost almost the same. Still as a beginner I don't think it's gonna be a problem for few years to come
Been following your channel for awhile now, always enjoy the reviews but perfect timing on this one. I just picked up a 2013 FZ8 2 weeks ago and I love it! I was initially looking at an Xsr700 or 900 but came across the FZ8 and jumped at it. It's got the hooligan DNA like the others but definitely more refined. It's the bike to buy when you still want ss performance but are sick of the ergos.
Just got a 2011 last week. Theyre awesome
just got a 2013
Really like the look of that bike! Thanks for sharing, God bless and stay safe.
Yeah man, I agree with you on that 👍, nice detailed video, God bless & stay safe brotha 👍
bought one as my first street bike. absolutely love it ! my friends r6 has trouble keeping up until i max at 141 ish
Awesome channel and content. Would love to see a best start bike video!!!
Don't forget the amazing FZ6 as well. Probably the best all around motorcycle ever made in my opinion :)
This was my first bike, still have it 3 years later. Absolute monster. Actual stats: 109hp(ish), and 61 lbft. And no, an fz07 does not pull on this. First gear goes up to 71mph and I can pin it in first as well.
John Nazar you got something like that for a first bike?
@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 yuuup
Same 👊
Haha you guys are nuts. That’s a hell of a lot of bike for a noob.
@@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 got me out of the noob phase right quick though.
The FZ8 is definitely one awesome machine! With its many features that compliment almost every riding style and versatility to accommodate even the most aggressive riders. My opinion is the FZ8 is your all around’ anything goes kinda bike and for what you pay, you get a lot!! Take care and much respect from Rockwall, Texas - Semper Fi!!
I'm in Garland. Just moved back to the Dallas area. Let's ride.
@@flintlock_glockTJR Right on! For sure, let’s plan a day and cruise around. Weekends or Evenings is best for me but am flexible depending on work. Just let me know your availability.
I have the anniversary edition. It's a great bike. It's a 2012 and I paid 5100 (Can)for it in 2018. It only had 1800 km in on it. It's a great bike for the money. It does 117km/hr in first when it hits the rev limiter. There is a lot if power at the top of the rev range and you can ride it all day.
i just bought a fz8 last weekend its a blast to ride. Picked up a 2011 triple black fz8 with a nice coffmans exhaust. I absolutely love it
been 3 years ever come across any problems?
I have a 2013 model.. Only downside I've found is the suspension is a bit soft. Gets unsettled mid corner and gives the sensation it's going to slide out..apart from that, absolutely love it.
Are you still happy with the fz8? I‘m thinking of buying one, but I don‘t know if it has enough power. I rode a zx6r before, but I need something more comfortable😅
@@Jake_203 i rode a ZX10R before and now the 2013 model, is super more confortable and 106 hp produce a big torque and delicious 4 cylinder in line sound brings you to heaven
@@diegohelms8884 don't you miss the power of the zx10r? :D
@@Jake_203 a little, but i dont miss the excesive heat, the unconfortable position and you never use the 200 hp...the FZ8 is a powerfull bike too, most of the japanese naked bikes between 600cc and 800cc have no more than 85 hp. FZ8 is 106hp!!!...she can surprise you!
@@diegohelms8884 i test rode my friend's fz 8 and i gotta say it is a very quick bike ! I was very surprised. Its really fun in the twisties. I rode a Zx6R last year. It was very quick, but a bit to much for me. I don't do any drag races or anything like that, so i don't need that much power.i just ride around twisties and there i like the naked bike style a bit more , because of the wider handlebar, it kinda gives me a better feeling for the bike ^^ only downside is the missing wind protection :D its not that bad though, my first bike was a supermoto so i'm kinda used to it. I'm not sure if the FZ 8 is a popular bike nowadays, kinda seems forgotten
I love my 2013 FZ8! I also had a FZ1 that was a blast
Thank you for the FZ8 review!: this was my second bike and it always deserved recognition. Please please do a review on the NC700x in DCT. The hands down most commuter oriented motorcycle that you can purchase to date!!
Delone Knives It was my 2nd bike too after a Kawi 500R. It’s a perfect 2nd bike in my opinion. Plenty Fast, relatively comfortable, ultra low maintenance, and unless you are like top 20% rider you’ll probably not fully outgrow it. Rode it almost 20k miles in 3 years.
Keep up the great work
I prefer the aesthetic of the XSR700 over the MT.
But I have demo-ridden the FZ8 years ago and found it a very good middle slot bike, enough power, but not stupid power. Equivalent to the GSX-S750.
Just bought my ‘12 fz8 for $3200. Good to great condition. 10k miles. Love it!
I paid $2700 ‘12 fz8 yesterday 32000 miles still mint.
@@dannggokies9129 32k miles lmao bad deal
86250r what do you know about bad deals you drive a mustang buddy.🤏
Sean great vid the FZ8 solid well built mild mannered and well handling bike mine is awesome, i had one of the original fz6-fazer it was bulletproof too and now icon status great money bikes.
Thank for the information on the bike I love the you talk about all your bike. Thank man....
INLINE 4s below 1000cc are amazing sounding and great bikes, I got a cb650f after riding a gs500 parallel twin and its night and day, more torque, smoother, larger but easier to ride in some instances.
Love the vids and ride safe.
its a seriously awesome bike. not biased at all since i have one
Thank you Sean! Love my FZ8!
Here I am, once again watching big guy with a big motorcycle, alongside my 150cc yamaha fz
I just sold my fz8 last year. Loved that bike everything about it was great!
Hey bro, I was interested in this bike, how many miles you had and how much did you sell it
I love how you faded out the speedometer there , sneaky you are
I have one of these. Had my first crash on her but it was such a fun bike with that 6k rpm power band. Sounds absolutely amazing with a Yoshi can on it, too. Stepped up since then and my girl wants to start riding so I'm selling to make some space. Pretty sure you were looking at N*m and not ft*lb tq numbers but it does still have slightly more tq than an FZ-07 and is a great bike that never got much love relative to others in the FZ range. I should also mention that it is WIDE compared to others in its class lol. Wider than my Z900.
That is a very nice looking bike. Great review.
Good stuff, great time, thanks
I have an 09 FZ1 and recently changed sprockets and it pulls hard. It’s amazing the performance you can get out of this bike and paid less than 5,000$ for it. 🤯. I’d be curious to see how the fz8 and fz9 compare.
From a 30 roll the fz8 jumps out by about half a bike due to its longer first gear, then the FZ09 pulls about a half bike away up until 95ish, then the fz8 starts to pull away from the fz09 because of higher top speed and stability along with taller gearing. In terms of riding FZ8 feels WAY more comfortable but not as torquey, where as the fz09 feels much lighter and smoother (newer bike) but very twitchy throttle. Fz8 sounds better with a Coffman slip-on than any full exhaust fz09.
Had the fz8 abs s for nearly 2 years now. I'm second owner, the first owner spent nearly £1000 on adjustable rear shock and reworked front forks, which I belive is the only downside to these bike's.
However, saying this I'm loving mine, being half faired with a double bubble screen, it's just right for higher speed open roads. Only draw back is the fuel consumption. 🇬🇧
Hey Im from the Philippines and my pops own a fz8 and recently the magneto housing broke off. And couldn't find any parts for it here. Just wondering how much does it cost there?
You missed the original FZ7 inline four that was introduced after the FZ1, but before all the others. Have a 2007 that I bought new. 50k enjoyable and trouble free miles and still going strong. Good overall power, but the inline four doesn't really start waking up until around 8000 rpms. Now that I know more about engine dynamics, my next bike will have more down low grunt instead of high end hp. Great review.
Proud owner of 2 fz8s in sunny San Diego. Awesome bike.
That’s hilarious i just bought one of these. I looked on your channel for a video about it before buying it but the video is a lil late. Good thing i love it
Dude I bought one in May and did the same thing
I have the Fazer version and love it
mee too 2013 have you guys installed the R6 throttle tube yet
@@paulchubet5844 no I haven't is it that much better?
So I've done some research looking for engine upgrades for the FZ and the only thing that is available is the 779 R conversion which is pretty much just buying an R1 cam and installing it I think you can use the valves if you get your head reworked as well
Great video SrKcycles may i ask what camera and mic combo you used please many thanks
I love waking up to a new notification!!!!!
Hi Sean nice stuff 🖐
Hey Sean - love your videos - have you done a video of a BMW K1200R yet? Would love to hear what you think about it.. wondering if this FZ8 would still be the "BADDEST" street fighter after the K1200R
Would it be better to start on this or a 600 supersport?
Where you get the Speedo blur from. And does it do the number plate as well.
Asking for a friend...
I have a friend clocked doing 127 on his Hayabusa. Any ideas how he can get out of being banned?
@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne tell him take the plate off next time that's about all you can do
I went from a Honda CBR250r to this thing after about 3 months back in 2014. Had it for a number of years, added soft bags and toured. Great bike. Traded up for a Versys 1000LT. Eventually would like to get into a BMW R1200RT or Yamaha FJR. What is a good used BMW year for the R1200RT? Great channel.
I like how you're always like "Yea i could've done better...." after every 0 to 60 😂
Great video!
I have this bike. Love it!
MT 09 owner here, didn’t know there was an fz8. Cool bike
People race MT07 in Twins Cups all the time. With suspension change and a set of fairings it’s a great track bike.
Would this be better for a beginner bike than the FZ09/MT09? I know you list it as advanced but I just want something to cruise on with my brother that can pull my fat butt without struggling.
"Or like some call it the Fazer 8" ..... but it isnt even a fazer its the naked ...
And then he says the FZ8 is much more torquey than the MT07.
I'm afraid this man doesn't know what he's talking about.
I hope people don't rely on him for knowledge.
@@dedelabinouze5110 Well a 2 cyl will always FEEL torqier as an 4 cyl so hes about half right
@@robinmaurer2645 Because it IS torquier for 90% of the rev-range, then the Fz8 would beat it of the upper 10% of the rev range.
@@robinmaurer2645 2 cyl. engines have more torque, but 4 cyl. engines can go faster.
It is either one, if we are talking about the same ccm for both engines.
It is like changing the sprocket. More teeth mean higher velocity, but less torque and the opposite. Less teeth = more torque.
@@OmegasevenWoW depends on the sprocket .. front sprocket yes rear is the opposite.
but furthermore the FZ8 isnt the same as the FZ7/MT07. if it would only be engine then you are right but the MT has way less weight, shorter "radstand" whatever that is in english (distance between wheels) and its way younger what means new (better) technologies
Hey there.. I have a 2013 KTM 690 Duke and wanting something bigger. I just got an offer for a trade on a 2011 fz8. ? Should I do the trade?
You need to acquire and ride a Honda 919! They're one of the best naked bikes ever made IMO. Strong mid range power and pulls hard up top! The looks are timeless as well.
I write that on every one of these type of videos. A crazy underrated bike.
im a pretty big guy at 6"1 and 260lbs.. would this be to small?
When you have to blur your speed... lol!😂
SRK editors I applaud you for blurring the speedometer while going excessive speeds so can honestly be said that the speed isn't able to be seen
This looks real badass
How would you compare this to the MT-09?
Your word of the day was a perfect verse for what my girlfriend is currently facing. Thank you
Your cool man thanks for the words of wisdom.
Do you know this series has a model of FZ 150cc? it looks kinda same.
Can you get a review on the kawasaki z900sr?
The 2011 FZ8 was my first motorcycle. I loved that thing but switched to a Harley Streetbob. Little more my style. Wouldn’t mind getting another though as a secondary fun bike.
That's my plan! Gonna keep the fz8 and also get a streetbob!!
FZ8 has a 4 valve head, which is an improvement vs. the FZ1's 5 valver. I have owned an '06 FZ1 since new, it has been bombproof reliable, surely the FZ8 is more of the same. I do like the bikini fairing on the FZ1, it blocks the wind quite well.
I bet the 8 does howl nicely with an aftermarket exhaust and ECU flash. Yamaha always leaves so much power on the table on it's non front line bikes. They are smooth down low, but is all about 7K and up on the tach. My FZ1 has an Ivans ECU flash and Akra full exhaust, the mods definitely unleashed the holy sh%t Kraken ;)
I believe the Fz8 is the successor to the Fz6 with just more displacement in the engine bumping it up to the "8" designation. The power characteristics are the same as the Fz6 (not the Fz6r) in that you had to really wind them up to get the power out of them. Around town and below 6K rpms, the Fz6 was sedate and reserved. Above 6K rpms, you better hang on and this seems to be very similar.
It’s actually 3rd gen r1 engine with a smaller bore
Sean you needa pick up an old UJM bike! Free testride on mine if you're in weeki watchi Florida
still looks great after all these years! also yamaha fazer (actual name, not "as some people call it") originated all the way back from the 80's
Lmao I love the speedometer getting blurred.
I really liked my 2012 FZ8 for the year and a half I had it. Only really had two negatives. It got STUPID hot in the summer. Like, your inner thighs would be warm to the touch after a hour ride. Some people notice it, some don't, so it might be different from one bike to the next. The other thing is it's feels pretty weak before the little dip and power jump that happens at 6k revs (~35 mph in 1st gear). My GSX-S750 felt better in the lower RPM's, but I think the FZ8 ended up feeling a little faster overall. The FZ8 is more comfortable. Could ride that bike for days if it wasn't for the heat issue I experienced.
How tall are you?
@@RRRRefuelRideRace 5 feet 6 inches with a 30 inch inseam. Both bikes I had solid footing but not quite flat foot on both sides.
@@Soulbreeze Thanks.
I recently upgraded to an fz8
On level ground sometimes she takes off fine no reviving no nothing. Even when I first start it. Then sometimes it clunks out an dies when I try to go. (It will do it even after riding for a bit) Remember I'm on flat ground an even giving it a little bit of gas doesn't help. Just makes the clunking louder. All my torq is in the higher end. So it as no ass when you switch gears an then sling shots ya once ya get going
this was my second bike. I had the exact same one. I loved it but unfortunately had to get rid of it. Now I have a 2020 MT-09. great bike but still miss my FZ8
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"Now I have a 2020 MT-09. great bike but still miss my FZ8"
Really? The FZ-09 is just another level. I had both too.
@@SamIAm-kz4hg the MT-09 is a great bike. better than the FZ8 but I just miss my FZ8.
How tall are you? Im thinking of a fz8 to buy and im 6'5''. Great video
I currently own that identical bike now. Bought it from a buddy of mine who bought it from this guy in PA..
Of the FZ/MT family that I've tried so far my ranking goes 09>07>8.
The 8 may have more power but its only there if you're wringing its neck. Great on long sweepers but still not strong enough to be thrilling once your on the freeway. It is by far the most stable and smoothest so I think it would be the nicest if you do a lot of freeway. Truthfully though not the most entertaining motorcycle IMO. Then the 07, which is worse at freeway speeds but wooooorlds better in town, tighter twistes and basically anything under 80mph. Honestly if your riding doesn't include frequent triple digit rips its all the bike I think is really needed to have fun on the street. I think its probably the best budget bike ever made. Then my very much beloved 09. Which has its torque immediately available whenever you want it. Low, mid and doesn't sacrifice much top end to get it. Also feels just as flickable as the 07 since the 09 has a wider bar. To me it's easily the most enjoyable of the bunch if arguably the least refined.
id put fz8>fz7>fz09 because the 09 is a great hooligan machine but its gen 3 and it still has a snatchy throttle. the 2014 models are unrideable and the fz8 is only underrated because it was ahead of its time (came out when naked bikes in North America were not popular). fz07 is a legend though
ITS A BEAST
I have the 2013 it was my first motorcycle and i drive it until today.
I went from a 250 rebel to a 2013 fz8.
A bit of a leap but it's mild mannered in the low end as you know.
i just got a 2013 fz8 for $3500 with 2200 miles . I did goodridge ssbraided lines vortex levers coffmans exaust and a puig windscreen . love it comfortable and quick enough. looks better than mt07 or mt09 I think and has a tac .
I currently looking but only have $5k. Do you know anyone near FL selling used for around 5k?
I ride a 2012 fz8! Looks identical, minus exhaust and blue stripe on wheels.
One of the bikes on my bucket list ( they’re rare here) and one of my favorite verses too. 2 for 2!
Had one of these and I accidentally popped the clutch and front end went way ⬆️ #ShartMyPants
Just got a 2013 fz8 for 3900 20k miles, never ridden a motorcycle in my life (I’m 17). Unloaded it and took it around the street it’s fun as nuts and I I was in 4th gear
Love my 8. Installed PCV and new sprockets in front and rear. In traffic, it bites at the heals of the super sports. My buddies hate the mid range it has. Best part $2.8k with 3500 miles.
dam bro, what state do you live in?
bro what u stole that or you straight up lying like some weirdos do for some reason.
Lovely, what can is fitted to that bike please?
Thats the stock one
Finally yes!!
Does it include ABS?
How tall are you? Great video btw
Can you please do a review on a Honda 919
That would be a good one. Been looking at them.
I have bought a new one, last year with 0 kms 2 year guaranty.
The only thing i do not like is the rear suspension, it is to soft.
But i am going to buy a aftermarket shock.
The engine is awesome.
Get the one from a FZ1 from ebay much cheaper and direct bolt on 👊
Do a video of 2020 fz07!!!!!
Never herd of the FZ 08. Did they come out with that before the FZ09?
Dj Project
"Never herd of the FZ 08. Did they come out with that before the FZ09?"
Yup.
I owned both. The FZ8 was a quick, smooth and comfortable bike. The FZ09 just tries to kill you.
Nice, I like a bike that likes to kill you/me. Creates a nice challenge! 😜
I have also had 3 FZ1 now thats a blood bike. Best bike I have liked riding
I have a 2012 cracking bike. first thing i did was put a Nitron rear shock on the bike. WHAT A DIFFERNACE it makes
MAY LORD GIVE YOU LOVE AND BLESSING WITHOUT END
i ride mine FZ8 3 years now, its my first bike and i LOVE my bike :)
Nice !
the 2013 also has the adjustable suspension.