Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis: review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Production: 1985-1991

Model
Yamaha FZ750

1985-1991

(Europe, North America)

Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1985 North America Name: Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

Code: 1FT

1986 North America, Europe Name: Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

Code: 1LJ, 1ML (North America)

1VR, 1TV (Europe)

1987 Europe Name: Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

Code: 2MH, 2MG, 2KK

1988 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

Code: 3BV, 3BU (North America)

3FF1, 3DY1, 3DX1, 3BY1, 3DW1, 2MF0 (Europe)

1989 Europe Name: Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

Code: 3KU1, 3KT1, 3KS1, 3KS2 (Europe)

1990 Europe Name: Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

Code: 3KU2, 3KT2, 3KS3, 3KS4 (Europe)

1991 Europe Name: Yamaha FZ750 Genesis

Code: 3KU3, 3KT3, 3KS5, 3KS6 (Europe)

Specifications

Yamaha FZ750 Genesis: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2295 mm / 90,3 in – FZ750 (1985-1986)

2230 mm / 87,8 in – FZ750 (1987-1988)

2235 mm / 88,0 in – FZ750 (1989-1991)

Overall width 755 mm / 29,7 in
Overall height 1165 mm / 45,9 in – FZ750 (1985-1986)

1200 mm / 47,2 in – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Seat height 790 mm / 31,1 in – FZ750 (1985-1986)

800 mm / 31,5 in – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Wheelbase 1485 mm / 58,5 in – FZ750 (1985-1986)

1490 mm / 58,7 in – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Ground clearance 160 mm / 6,3 in – FZ750 (1985-1986)

145 mm / 5,7 in – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 232 kg / 511 lbs – FZ750 (1985-1986), – FZ750 (1989-1991)

229 kg / 505 lbs – FZ750 (1987-1988)

FRAME Type Twin tube (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 39 mm, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 120 mm / 4,7 in – FZ750 (1985-1986)

Adjustment: spring pre-load

Swingarm with mono-shock, 132 mm / 5,2 in – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Adjustment: spring pre-load

Front tire size 120/80-V16 – FZ750 (1985-1988)

120/70-V17 – FZ750 (1989-1991)

Rear tire size 130/80-V18 – FZ750 (1985-1988)

140/70-V18 – FZ750 (1989-1991)

Front brake Double disc, 235 mm, 2-piston calipers – FZ750 (1985-1986)

Double disc, 267 mm, 2-piston calipers - FZ750 (1987-1988)

Double disc, 298 mm, 4-piston calipers – FZ750 (1989-1991)

Rear brake Single disc, 235 mm, 2-piston caliper – FZ750 (1985-1986)

Single disc, 267 mm, 2-piston caliper – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Fuel capacity 22,0 l / 5,8 US gal – FZ750 (1985-1986)

21,0 l / 5,5 US gal – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Trail 94 mm / 3,7 in – FZ750 (1985-1986)

92 mm / 3,6 in – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Fuel economy / consumption 6,19 l / 100 km (38,3 US mpg)
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 68,0 x 51,6 mm
Displacement 749 cm³ (45,7 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder
Max. power 110 hp (81 kW) / 10500 rpm – FZ750 (USA)

105,0 hp (77,4 kW) / 10500 rpm – FZ750 (UK)

101,0 hp (74,4 kW) / 10500 rpm – FZ750 (Europe)

Max. torque 81,4 Nm (8,3 kg*m) / 8000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,8 sec.
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDS34
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.896 (91/48)
Final reduction 2.750 (44/16) – FZ750 (1985-1986)

2.688 (43/16) – FZ750 (1987-1991)

Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.846 (37/13)

2.188 (35/16)

1.778 (32/18)

1.500 (30/20)

1.273 (28/22)

1.083 (26/24)

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI
Alternator A.C. magneto 12V 25A at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-14Ah

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

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