Yamaha FZR750 (1987)

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The Yamaha FZR750R Genesis is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine, with a capacity of 749cc / 45.7 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 11.2:1 and is liquid cooled. The induction is from four 34mm Mikuni carburetors and the ignition is electronic-triggered with NGK DR8ES-L spark plugs. It has a maximum power of 106hp / 77.4kW @ 10,500rpm and a maximum torque of 7.2kgf-m / 72Nm @ 8250rpm. Its clutch is wet, multiple discs and cable-operated, with a six-speed transmission and a final chain drive. The frame is made of aluminum twin spars and the suspension is comprised of 41mm Kayaba forks for the front and a monoshock single Kayaba damper for the rear. The front and rear brakes are two piston calipers with a 320mm and 267mm diameter respectively. Tires are 120/70 VR17 for the front and 160/60 VR18 for the rear. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 213 kg / 469.5 lbs and its wet weight is 235 kg / 496 lbs. Fuel capacity is 20 liters / 5.2 gal, with an average consumption of 18 km/lit. It has a braking distance of 60-0/100-0 of 13.5m / 38.9m and a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.2sec / 195.6 km/h. Its top speed is 240.2 km/h / 149.2 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZR750R Genesis

Year: 1987


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: 106 hp / 77.4 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 92.5 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 7.2 kgf-m / 72 Nm @ 8250 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 41mm Kayaba forks 130mm wheel travel adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping,
Rear Suspension: Monoshock single Kayaba damper 30mm wheel travel adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping,
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 267mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 VR17
Rear Tyre: 160/60 VR18
Dry Weight: 213 kg / 469.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 235 kg / 496 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 gal
Consumption Average: 18 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.5 m / 38.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.2 sec / 195.6 km/h
Top Speed: 240.2 km/h / 149.2 mph

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