Yamaha FZ8-N vs Honda Interceptor DLX (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ8-Nstacks up against the Honda Interceptor DLX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZ8-N | Honda Interceptor DLX |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Price | — | $12,799 |
| Engine | 779 cc | 782 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 75 Nm |
| Weight | 211 kg | — |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipers | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17 |
Yamaha FZ8-N vs Honda Interceptor DLX — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZ8-N and the Honda Interceptor DLX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ8-N brings its published horsepower in a 211 kg package, while the Honda Interceptor DLX counters with 104 hp.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: