Location: Bianchi Bikes (Arezzo)
Subject Test: Yamaha FZ8 N
Tester : uga78
I had waited a long time to see it live and try it, I've done. Weather favorable, dry asphalt, optimum temperature and a slight breeze that makes it seem even more poetic encounter.
He began immediately with a dealer and pay tribute to the staff, the same one where I felt, at that time, the Streetfighter S. The test in fact was to start tomorrow (21/05), but the clerk of the dealer was very kind and allowed me to "preview". The test would last for 20 min, but the workers are not as tax with the times, just do not overdo the excess.
test.
away: White, black frame with gold rims, high impact color. But the white ovrastrutture play down the global perspective. From the photos because the bike seemed a little leaner but live shows a relatively large front (not sure what the Z1000). Within the dealer was also the all black version, but it forms the mask too, most of this white for me. The comparison with its big sister FZ1 higher from here, that are aesthetically, it follows that the forms with almost complete fidelity, both in front and in back, not bad, although I would have preferred something new. The aluminum diamond frame seems to hide between tank and engine, but it is there and it's also nice to see. The swingarm, finally, is worthy of name; truss above, special care and appearance of a real sports, beautiful. Cables, wires and pipes are quite hidden, only the lower part near the exchanger shows a little 'zone of confusion with the braided tube and sheath dresses ... nothing sensational.
discharge ... Well that is not to say that all this beauty, is not even very nice, clear rivets on black background, looks gaunt and heat protection with screws, could be improved, but perhaps the engineers know that few of them remain in their home ... Let's move on the front: it is the part I like best, not original, but different enough to understand at a glance that this is not the FZ1 or XJ6. The forks are also a splendid (though not calibrated and not radial mount calipers), the gold goes well with all other elements and gives a more polished look. If anything missing two beautiful braided tube. The saddles are well decorated and the pilot is large enough to facilitate all sizes. The platforms are equipped with front, in the boot of rubber; personally do not like it much, but use city and tourism helps to dampen vibration. Controls and treated a total of finishes, only the instrument case deserves a little frame, details.
Pleasant.
Riding: the seat is comfortable, the legs are But quite apart, the fault of the diamond frame. The platforms are quite advanced and low, comfortable, but I will touch soon. The high and wide handlebar makes you master of the situation, since it is natural to shift your weight slightly forward, but without the extremism of the streetfighter. The height is great, you get good (I'm 177cm tall). Commands to the right place and easy to operate even with gloves, good.
I turn the key, usually check. The digital picture is clearly visible, even against light, fuel level and the various trips. Only the indicator arrow is barely visible, hidden counter (nice numbers with blacks on white background) and digital picture. Here we go, we go.
On The Move: I press start and begin to turn the 4 cyl. The hissing noise is the classic, all too quiet for my taste (I'm used to my V-twin smarmitato). I look for 2 min to warm up slightly and childbirth. The first section of the city. The bike feels at home between cars and traffic lights, the engine will not tear and the delivery is smooth. It sounds like a scooter. Put up a gear at will and she goes. The change, however, is slightly rough in climbing, for God's sake, nothing compared to mine, but I felt better (Honda). The suspension, in this context, they do their work and absorb any bumps gently.
between curves: first impression, having read some newspapers, and viewing performance data from Declarations home, I immediately imagined that this 800 had been made for road use, so much torque and horsepower just where you need it is so. The city street gives way to the great artery of communication (E78). I'm open gas! The bike turns, past the 6500 rpm becomes a bull and although no particular problems of stability felt the force of all four cylinders. Booyah! In the corners, with brisk, you hear the soft suspension calibration tends to respect even the zetona, but still better than the FZ6 sister. The bike is still stable, does not sway too much and even if the road has some eye-catching depressions holds well trajectory. Start the Joint
close ... I must say, between the curves is the perfect engine.
2nd gear, 6000 rpm, GAS, 11000 rpm, a flash! No doubts. Couple, so much at once. Responsible also for the right gear ratios. We set the brake for the hairpin right e. .. crrrcrrrcrrrcrcrr porc ... ... the pedal ... I said it! Touch soon.
The solid chassis, however, does not disappoint. Braking is not that sharp detachment and distance, the fork is always safe, you drive almost always gives feeling. The only drawback to the pedal. Besides being low have the damn rubber which leaves me a bit 'crowded out because I feel my foot and move slightly when I press to change direction suddenly seems to me that slide, when the contrary is well retained by the rubber fins. Maybe it's just my habit. In output there is no surprises, no tailing, wheelies or drifting, only progression, the better.
Despite considers much more agile than the zetona seemed always a bit slow to change direction. But the pro is that is led easily and unless you do not overdo it really hard to get the edge on the road.
Conclusions: a bike for everyone, easy and intuitive, but that is also pissed off to give real adrenaline indigestion for those who (like me) is not content to use the bike only to commute to work or sightseeing. Iwata's house thou hast taken. This is half what it takes to have fun with friends, to carry around the girlfriend, us home to work or some long-haul trip (maybe with the Fazer). A good compromise if it had adopted some stylistic solutions' most innovative I would have appreciated even more. If I had to choose a bike now would be one of the top candidates, along with streettriple.
If you are of my shares I recommend you for a ride by the dealer in question, it's worth it.
