As far as we're aware, Yamaha has confirmed neither the FZ8 nor its fully-faired FZ8R sibling for North America (we'll keep you posted), but it seems possible the models could make it Stateside if ...

aggressive design pays homage to Yamaha's history of creating head-turning, high-performance machines.Crafted with a lightweight aluminum frame and tuned for optimal comfort and handling, the FZ8 ...