2010 Yamaha FZ8/Fazer 8

["D" FZ1]

A couple of pic's.......

[NZsarge]

Had a quick look at Yamaha Nz site myself.

FZ1N and S are not current models in Nz
XJR has also been dropped

Everything else is there.

Just the Tenere 1200 missing and RRP price list. Wonder why the price list is not there.

Interesting stuff.

GSXR600 $18,495 RRP GSXR1000 $22,495 RRP GSX650 $13,495 RRP
YZF-R6 $18,395 RRP YZF-R1 $23,990 RRP XJ6-N $13,295 RRP XJ6-S $13,695 RRP FZ8-N $15,995 RRP
ZX6R $18,995 RRP ZX10R $23,995 RRP ER-6N $12,995 RRP Z1000 $19,995 RRP
CBR600RR $18,999 RRP CBR1000RR $23,999 RRP CB600F $11,995 RRP CB1000R $19,995 RRP

Prices all seem pretty compairable too me, not sure if FZ8 is a good comparison to Z1000 and CB1000, guess we will see when it gets to NZ
I have used NON ABS Honda pricing to keep it conpairable.
I don't see price being an issue, personal preference maybe.

It's interesting you say the FZ1N/S is'nt for sale an longer, last I heard the pricing for these two were competitive as well... now. For a long time they were dearer than every other Japanese marque accept for Honda but of recent the prices of the Kawasaki and Suzuki have risen to the same level but only this year really.

[NZsarge]

A couple of pic's.......

Yeah nice bike and it seems competitive price wise too which is good, hope ya sell em by the truck load...

["D" FZ1]

We can still get the FZ1-N and the FZ1-S. We just get them out of Oz as opposed to Yamaha NZ stocking them in Auckland. I have got a brand new Black FZ1-N in store at present. $18,995.00 + ORC.

["D" FZ1]

And the FZ8S............

[NZsarge]

We can still get the FZ1-N and the FZ1-S. We just get them out of Oz as opposed to Yamaha NZ stocking them in Auckland. I have got a brand new Black FZ1-N in store at present. $18,995.00 + ORC.

Been there done that and would in all reality still be there if I hadn't come to the unfortunate realization that it was too small for me, looked like a pumpkin on a pimple. Really enjoyed the bike though, looked great, went well and with an Arrow end can on it it comes second only to the new R1 with Akrapovic's for standing the hair up on the back of my neck for sound!

["D" FZ1]

Our new 2010 YZF-R1 Demo with Carbon Fibre GYT-R pipes sounds awesome. Especially through the new Puhoi tunnels in 2nd

[NZsarge]

Our new 2010 YZF-R1 Demo with Carbon Fibre GYT-R pipes sounds awesome. Especially through the new Puhoi tunnels in 2nd

If they put a detuned version of the R1 motor in an updated FZ1S chassis and made it physically bigger i'd be in "If's" and "dreams" eh...
I'm quite looking forward to see how Yamaha update the FJR 1300 given the tech made available on the new Super Tenere.

[Hitcher]

$15,995 + ORC for the Naked and $17,495 + ORC for the "S"

We should have them in store soon

The FZ8 will have to be an outstandingly good bike to head off the Shiver. I am willing to do an unbiased comparison.

It should be known that I am not a Yamaha knocker, having done over 80,000km on an FJR1300T, which I regard as the best sports touring motorcycle by the proverbial country mile and then some.

[Hitcher]

We can still get the FZ1-N and the FZ1-S. We just get them out of Oz as opposed to Yamaha NZ stocking them in Auckland. I have got a brand new Black FZ1-N in store at present. $18,995.00 + ORC.

The FZ1 is let down by an average colour choice, disappointingly poor instrumentation and mirrors, and a rear swingarm that looks... cheap.

And I don't understand why Yamaha NZ doesn't have these on their web site when there are dozens of new ones in dealers around the country.

["D" FZ1]

The FZ1 is let down by an average colour choice, disappointingly poor instrumentation and mirrors, and a rear swingarm that looks... cheap.

And I don't understand why Yamaha NZ doesn't have these on their web site when there are dozens of new ones in dealers around the country.

I have had a Yellow and Black 06 FZ1-N and currently have an 08 in White with a Retro Red stripe down the centre of the tank. Neither of them I would call "Average colour choice"

The only boring colour scheme was the Silver ones.

There is nothing "Disappointingly poor" about the instruments and the updated mirors on the 08/09 work fine.

[carver]

I have had a Yellow and Black 06 FZ1-N and currently have an 08 in White with a Retro Red stripe down the centre of the tank. Neither of them I would call "Average colour choice"

The only boring colour scheme was the Silver ones.

There is nothing "Disappointingly poor" about the instruments and the updated mirors on the 08/09 work fine.

well, you do sell them, so of course.....

[NZsarge]

The FZ1 is let down by an average colour choice, disappointingly poor instrumentation and mirrors, and a rear swingarm that looks... cheap.
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On the "S" model I had none of the above issues and i'm not sure how you come to the conclusion that the swingarm looks cheap but it's your opinion and that's ok.

I have had a Yellow and Black 06 FZ1-N and currently have an 08 in White with a Retro Red stripe down the centre of the tank. Neither of them I would call "Average colour choice"

The only boring colour scheme was the Silver ones.

There is nothing "Disappointingly poor" about the instruments and the updated mirors on the 08/09 work fine.

I rode the "S" model for a year, other than the previously mentioned fact that i'm too big for it (visually) I had little to complain about really. The only bug bears I had was average seat comfort and the suspension need upgrading.
The suspension issue is something i've faced with every bike i've owned so...
Oh and my bike was "Liquid silver" and I though it looked crisp and clean, the paint was good and the flecked dark blue frame and swingarm set it off rather well I thought.

[BigG]

Any Yamaha is a good one

[carver]

Any Yamaha is a good one

:

YB 125?
XZ 400?
GTS 1000?
BWS 100?

just to name 4!