~ Auto Buzz ~: 2017 Yamaha FZ-10 Announced for Canada

Yamaha Motor Canada has announced it will offer the MT-10, bringing it over under the name FZ-10 as an early 2017 model. As of this writing, Yamaha’s American arm has not made an official announcement for the U.S. but we expect one shortly.

In Canada, the FZ-10 will retail for CN$15,499 (US$12,055). That puts it CN$3500 lower than the 2016 YZF-R1 and $1200 less expensive than the YZF-R1S.

The FZ-10 is powered by an 998cc Inline-Four derived from the R1/R1S engine. As with the R1, the FZ-10 uses four-valve cylinder head design but uses 31 mm steel intake valves instead of the 33 mm titanium intake valves on the superibike (the 26.5 mm steel exhaust valves are the same however). Intake and exhaust cam profiles and timing were altered to improve low-to-mid-range torque and power.

The engine still uses a crossplane crankshaft, but it’s heavier than the one on the R1 for improved control at low engine speeds. Yamaha modified the pistons and combustion chamber and compression ratio to make the engine more street-friendly. The FZ also uses a single set of injectors compared to the twin-injectors on the R1.

Yamaha claims a peak output of 81.8 lb-ft. at 9000 rpm for the FZ compared to 83.2 lb-ft. at 11,500 rpm for the R1. No horsepower numbers were released for the Canadian-spec FZ-10, but considering the peak torque is the same as the European specifications, we expect horsepower to be similar to the 158.2 hp at 11,500 rpm claimed on the other side of the Atlantic.

A Yamaha Chip Control Throttle handles the fueling, offering three power modes to go along with three levels of traction control. Cruise control is standard, working at speeds from 50-160 kph (31-100 mph) in fourth gear or higher.

The chassis is comprised of the R1’s deltabox frame but the rear subframe is steel instead of magnesium, so it can better support the extra weight of luggage (sold separately, of course).

The fully-adjustable KYB fork is based on the R1’s unit but with slightly revised settings. The rear wheel is suspended by a fully-adjustable monocross KYB shock with piggy-back reservoir. Both front and rear suspension offer 4.7 inches of travel.

Braking ability is provided by radial-mount four-piston calipers gripping twin 320 mm discs up front while a Nissin single-piston caliper squeezes the 220 mm rear disc. ABS is standard.

Other features include a steering damper, full LED lighting, digital LCD display, 12-volt DC connector, a 4.5-gallon fuel tank and a claimed wet weight of 463 pounds. Canadians will have a choice between a Matte Dark Metallic Gray with Black paint scheme or the Bluish Gray with yellow wheels.

2017 Yamaha FZ-10 Canadian Specifications
Engine	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valves (4-valves/cyl), inline four-cylinder
Displacement	998cc
Bore and Stroke	79 x 50.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12:1
Maximum Torque	11.3 kg-m (81.8 ft-lb) @ 9,000 rpm
Engine Management	YCC-T, D-Mode (3), Traction Control (3), Cruise Control
Fuel Delivery	45 mm Mikuni throttle body fuel injection
Lubrication	Wet sump
Ignition / Starting	TCI / Electric
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	“O”-ring chain
Suspension (Front)	Fully adjustable inverted 43 mm fork / 120 mm (4.7″) wheel travel
Suspension (Rear)	Fully adjustable link Monocross / 120 mm (4.7″ wheel travel)
Brakes (Front)	Dual 320 mm discs / radial mount 4-piston calipers / ABS
Brakes (Rear)	220 mm disc / single piston caliper / ABS
Tires (Front)	120/70ZR17
Tires (Rear)	190/55ZR17
Length	2,095 mm (82.5″)
Width	800 mm (31.5″)
Height	1,110 mm (43.7″)
Wheelbase	1,400 mm (55.1″)
Rake / Trail	24° / 102 mm (4″)
Ground Clearance	130 mm (5.1″)
Seat Height	825 mm (32.5″)
Fuel Capacity	17 liters (4.5 US gallons)
Wet Weight	210 kg (463 lb.)
Colour(s)	Bluish Gray Matte Dark Metallic Gray with Black