For the 1987 model year, the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 504.9 lb (229 kg).
Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis is heavier than about 99.2% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 504.9 lb (229 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Power | 106 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 21 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.76 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.48 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 504.9 lb (229 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 99.2% of 129 scooters using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis?
Based on the supplied 5.55 US gal (21 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 684.9 lb (310.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 21 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 99th percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.48 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha scooter weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg), the model is roughly 238.1 lb (108 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.