FZ8 Full Specifications [gizmag.com]

[Mephistopheles]

...it seems more squids are going for naked bikes nowdays..well the ones in my area at least.

It's all about the resale value.



/Less plastic for them to destroy riding like d-bags.

[jfurf]

WANT.

But I also really like the Z1000 and Er-6n and Aprilia Shiver. I have the taste of a Japanese teenager apparently.  

[ninegear]

WANT.

But I also really like the Z1000 and Er-6n and Aprilia Shiver. I have the taste of a Japanese teenager apparently.  

the ER-6n could be improved on looks greatly by changing the headlight unit

[nanbil]

How many naked road bikes does Yamaha USA offer, not including dual-sports?  Zero!

Maybe there is a reason for this... like perhaps Americans don't buy naked bikes.  

[Giaka]

I always had hopes the 750cc class would come back. 600cc bikes are to little for some and 1000+ cc bikes are to much for others.

[scottzilla]

I'm confused why we need an 800cc FZ1.  It has the same frame and swingarm as the FZ1.  I guess it's just slower?

[bucktownbilly]

Was hoping the FZ8 would be the answer for my next bike.  Not to be since we are not even sure it will be coming here.  Plus I just can't live with that tail pipe, even if I swapped it out.

Thus, just bought a new '09 FZ6 to replace the '04.  Supersweet deal.  Will hold me over until I really see the bike I want.  Kind of like when I saw the FZ6 first come on to the market.  Haven't had that feeling since when you weigh all factors: price, performance, fit, color, needs, and looks.  Nothing else compares so I bought another

Anyone looking for a new ride?  2004 FZ6 on the market!

[falconati]

Was hoping the FZ8 would be the answer for my next bike.  Not to be since we are not even sure it will be coming here.  Plus I just can't live with that tail pipe, even if I swapped it out.

Thus, just bought a new '09 FZ6 to replace the '04.  Supersweet deal.  Will hold me over until I really see the bike I want.  Kind of like when I saw the FZ6 first come on to the market.  Haven't had that feeling since when you weigh all factors: price, performance, fit, color, needs, and looks.  Nothing else compares so I bought another

Anyone looking for a new ride?  2004 FZ6 on the market!

My roommate is looking - how many miles? Asking price? etc.  PM me

[LENSMAN]

It's around the same weight as my SV,  same fuel capacity, with 35 more ponies-very tempting.  

I'd guess it gets around 42-45 miles/gallon.

[Tar Snake]

I do think that this means that we will see a new FZ1 with a crossplane crank in 2011.  

I hope so, while I was out walking this weekend I heard an R1 with some pipes on it at a stoplight. It sounded great An FZ-1 with that crank would be awesome, even if the performance was the same as the current one, it would be worth the change just for the exhaust note.