Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary vs Honda Interceptor DLX (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversarystacks up against the Honda Interceptor DLX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ8 WGP 50th AnniversaryHonda Interceptor DLX
Model year20122018
Price$12,799
Engine779 cc782 cc
Horsepower104 hp
Torque75 Nm
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating discs w/4-piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-R17 / 180/55-R17

Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary vs Honda Interceptor DLX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary and the Honda Interceptor DLX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ8 WGP 50th Anniversary brings its published horsepower, 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: