2010 Yamaha FZ8

pdog · 12-01-2009, 08:20 PM

http://motorcycledaily.com/30november09_uniquenaked.htm

Sounds like a bigger FZ6 is on the way? Seems like it would overlap with the FZ1 unless they were also going to release an FZ12 to compete with the new VFR, Multistrada 1200, etc.

BobTheBiker · 12-01-2009, 08:24 PM

it has potential, I dunno. might be planned to utilize the big bang crankshaft and then become the new 600 class.

FT BSTRD · 12-01-2009, 10:53 PM

I'd buy one.

SteveP · 12-01-2009, 11:15 PM

I don't see what the point is. Are the FZ6/1 sales that high to warrant a third?

Tmall · 12-02-2009, 07:04 AM

They sell very well in Europe, where it is being released.

Phenix_Rider · 12-02-2009, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveP

I don't see what the point is. Are the FZ6/1 sales that high to warrant a third?

You mean a fourth... They already have the FZ6 "R"

SteveP · 12-02-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

You mean a fourth... They already have the FZ6 "R"

Good point.

101lifts2 · 12-02-2009, 03:58 PM

It needs fairings.

anthonyk · 12-03-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

You mean a fourth... They already have the FZ6 "R"

Still just three. For '10, the FZ6 is gone, leaving the FZ6R and FZ1. I didn't get it at the time, but it makes a bit more sense now...

12-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
pdog Refugee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Moto: Pimped 2005 SV650 Posts: 332	2010 Yamaha FZ8 http://motorcycledaily.com/30november09_uniquenaked.htm Sounds like a bigger FZ6 is on the way? Seems like it would overlap with the FZ1 unless they were also going to release an FZ12 to compete with the new VFR, Multistrada 1200, etc.

12-01-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
FT BSTRD Tractor Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin, TN Moto: Buell XB12X Ulysses Posts: 1,007	I'd buy one. __________________ "I do get tired of reading,'my buddy is a racer and says the Buell will never work' I always want to say 'Who the FCK is your buddy and is he faster than Shawn Higbee?" --Erik Buell*

12-02-2009, 03:58 PM	#8
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12-01-2009, 08:24 PM	#2
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	it has potential, I dunno. might be planned to utilize the big bang crankshaft and then become the new 600 class.

12-01-2009, 11:15 PM	#4
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	I don't see what the point is. Are the FZ6/1 sales that high to warrant a third?

12-02-2009, 07:04 AM	#5
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	They sell very well in Europe, where it is being released.