For the 1988 model year, the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis is heavier than about 92.2% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 FZR 750 Genesis weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 749 cc |
| Power | 121 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 5.28 US gal (20 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 32.8 lb (14.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 24.07 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.15 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 67.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg).
Is the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 92nd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.28 US gal (20 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 32.8 lb (14.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 24.07 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 75th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
How many cc does the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.49 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis compare with the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 88.6 lb (40.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.