2012 YAMAHA Fz8, The 779cc engine combines top end components, including ceramic-composite-coated cylinders and forged aluminum pistons, with a carefully optimized crankshaft to deliver the perfect power curve and torquey performance character for this category. The FZ8 fills the gap for sport riders who feel a 600cc is too small and a 1000cc is too big. Muscular, naked bike styling gives an aggressive, mass-forward stance. This bike screams attitude. Comfortable, upright riding position with a compact design that contributes to the bike s first-rate handling. This bike simply excels, both in the morning commute and on that spirited weekend ride on a twisty back country road. Cast aluminum frame and Controlled-Fill aluminum swingarm is lightweight and provides the ideal rigidity balance for outstanding cornering performance.