Yamaha FZ 750 (1986)

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The Yamaha FZ 750 Geneses motorcycle was introduced in 1986 and features a liquid-cooled four-stroke transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 5 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 749 cc and a compression ratio of 11.2:1, producing a max power of 105 hp at 10500 rpm and a max torque of 81.4 Nm at 8000 rpm. The bike has a wet, multiple-disc clutch, a 6-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The frame is made of aluminum twin spar, with telescopic forks in the front suspension and a monocross with single shock adjustable for preload in the rear suspension. The bike has 2x 270mm front discs and a single 270mm rear disc for braking. The Yamaha FZ 750 Geneses has a seat height of 782 mm, a dry weight of 209 kg, and a fuel capacity of 22 liters. It has a top speed of 233.3 km/h and can go from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. In a road test by Group Test 1985 Motosprint, the bike was praised for its handling and power.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZ 750 Geneses

Year: 1986


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 68 x 51.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4x 34mm Mikuni carburator
Ignition: Electronic triggered
Spark Plug: NGK, DR8ES-L
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 105 hp 74.4 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Reat Tyre: 94 hp @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque: 81.4 Nm / 60.0 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks non adjustable.
Rear Suspension: Monocross with single shock adjustable for preload.
Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 270mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/80 V16
Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18
Seat Height: 782 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 209 kg / 460.7 lbs
Wet Weight: 222 kg / 489.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal
Consumption Average: 38.3 mpg / 16.3 km/lit
Braking 100 – 0: 35 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 116.3 mph
Top Speed: 233.3 km/h / 145 mph
Road Test: Group Test 1985 Motosprint

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