[NickJ]

After some serious scrutineering I have run down a pretty good comparo between the outgoing and incoming bikes.

VS.

FZ-09 vs FZ8

• Obviously, the new 3 Cylinder engine that pumps out 113bhp at 10,000rpm & 63lb-ft of torque at 8,500rpm. Compared to the FZ8 that made 105bhp at 10,000rpm and just 60lb-ft of torque at 8,000rpm.
• Moto GP-inspired YCC-T Ride by Wire
• Variable Throttle Mapping as selected on the fly by the rider
• Variable-length Intake Funnels *New idea for Yamaha altogether
• 50 lbs lighter
• No Slipper Clutch a multiplate wet clutch instead
• No ABS
• Lighter price by $900
• Handlebars are 53 mm taller, and 40 mm closer to the rider
• Footpegs are 26 mm lower and 2 mm more rearward
• Both of these result in a "more spacious" feel for the rider
• Slightly lower compression of 11.5:1 instead of 12.00:1
• Smaller brakes: Dual 298 mm rotors instead of the Dual 310 rotors on the outgoing bike
• More front travel by .3 inches
• Smaller fuel tank by almost a gallon
• .2 inches less ground clearance
• 1.8 inches wider overall

 

[triplethreat]

For me, it's a no brainer that the FZ 09 is the better choice, especially when you look at cost, HP, and wet weight. As a bonus, the three cylinder sound should be just badass!