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ry-mac75 · 09-08-2010, 09:24 AM

The FZ8

2011 Yamaha FZ8 coming to the U.S. - Motorcycle.com

rr_double_rr · 09-08-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ry-mac75

The FZ8

2011 Yamaha FZ8 coming to the U.S. - Motorcycle.com

Great! I've owned my Fizzer for about a month now and have been thinking of wanting something a little larger, but not quite liter, and to go naked. Thanks Yamaha for answering. I'll be buying one next year thats for sure. Anyone know how we can petition them to get rid of the damn ugly rabbit ears?

ry-mac75 · 09-08-2010, 01:42 PM

The mirrors actually don't look THAT bad in person. Just sort of an awkward shot

**Uno979** · 09-08-2010, 04:45 PM

Thought I'd add to the suspense..

FZ8

**Diluted** · 09-08-2010, 04:46 PM

This was the first thing that popped into my head after reading the thread title..

Oh and the bike's not really my cup of tea.

creggur · 09-08-2010, 05:09 PM

Sweet looking bike and a good pricepoint. My only question would be why the nice inverted forks but no (at least) preload adjustment so you could (at least) set proper front sag?

Seems like an odd place to cut a corner IMHO...

Superfly · 09-08-2010, 05:20 PM

I test drove both the FZ8 and the Fazer. Not too bad but without the windshield its quite a bit windier. The seat is on a forward slope that wasnt comfortable for me. A bit more power but not a huge change from the FZ6R. I dont think I'd change from the FZ6R but if you didnt own a bike I could see buying it I suppose. The suspension felt a lot stiffer and of a higher quality build than the FZ6R.

Roaddawg · 09-08-2010, 09:35 PM

Anyone know the origin of the term "F Zed" (pronounced eff-zaid) like the guy in the video kept calling it? That was annoying the crap out of me, but its not the first time I've heard someone refer to the FZ line as "F Zed".

Sorry for the partial thread hijack.

**Uno979** · 09-08-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Roaddawg

Anyone know the origin of the term "F Zed" (pronounced eff-zaid) like the guy in the video kept calling it? That was annoying the crap out of me, but its not the first time I've heard someone refer to the FZ line as "F Zed".

Sorry for the partial thread hijack.

In Canada, Australia and Europe all "z"s are pronounced zed as a stand alone letter. It's just the culture difference and has been like that for a looooong time.

Roaddawg · 09-08-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Uno979

In Canada, Australia and Europe all "z"s are pronounced zed as a stand alone letter. It's just the culture difference and has been like that for a looooong time.

Gotcha.

09-08-2010, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
ry-mac75 Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 253 Thanks: 10 Thanked 76 Times in 38 Posts	Coming to America.... The FZ8 2011 Yamaha FZ8 coming to the U.S. - Motorcycle.com __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - D3 aluminium grips, CF TBR Exhaust, Comfort seat, Integrated tail light, CF rear tire hugger, proton flush mount turn signals, FDB shorty levers and smoked double bubble windshield.

09-08-2010, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
ry-mac75 Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 253 Thanks: 10 Thanked 76 Times in 38 Posts	The mirrors actually don't look THAT bad in person. Just sort of an awkward shot __________________ 2009 Raven FZ6R - D3 aluminium grips, CF TBR Exhaust, Comfort seat, Integrated tail light, CF rear tire hugger, proton flush mount turn signals, FDB shorty levers and smoked double bubble windshield.

09-08-2010, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Diluted Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 1,759 Thanks: 286 Thanked 333 Times in 247 Posts	This was the first thing that popped into my head after reading the thread title.. Oh and the bike's not really my cup of tea. __________________ Chris iR Frame Sliders // Targa FE // 6000K HID // Clear Double Bubble // Spiegler SS Brake Lines

09-08-2010, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
creggur Senior Member Bike: FZ6R / VFR800 Interceptor Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 285 Thanks: 34 Thanked 111 Times in 56 Posts	Sweet looking bike and a good pricepoint. My only question would be why the nice inverted forks but no (at least) preload adjustment so you could (at least) set proper front sag? Seems like an odd place to cut a corner IMHO... __________________ Mine: Alice, a 2007 Honda VFR800 Interceptor. Crimson Tide Red - Fender Eliminated - Standard Seat Eliminated (Sargent On Board) - Pillion Pegs and Handles Eliminated - Chicken Strips (almost) Eliminated (there are no curves here). Wife's: 2009 FZ6R - Pearl and Pink Roaring Toyz Lowering Kit and Sidestand - Pink Reflective Wheel Stripes.

09-08-2010, 09:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Anyone know the origin of the term "F Zed" (pronounced eff-zaid) like the guy in the video kept calling it? That was annoying the crap out of me, but its not the first time I've heard someone refer to the FZ line as "F Zed". Sorry for the partial thread hijack. __________________ Roaddawg

09-08-2010, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Superfly Senior Member Bike: Yellow 2009 FZ6R, 2006 Ducati 999 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 257 Thanks: 36 Thanked 46 Times in 35 Posts	I test drove both the FZ8 and the Fazer. Not too bad but without the windshield its quite a bit windier. The seat is on a forward slope that wasnt comfortable for me. A bit more power but not a huge change from the FZ6R. I dont think I'd change from the FZ6R but if you didnt own a bike I could see buying it I suppose. The suspension felt a lot stiffer and of a higher quality build than the FZ6R.

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