Yamaha FZR 750 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha FZR 750 R motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 215 kg (474 lb).

Key specifications

1989-1992Model years
749 ccDisplacement
215 kgWet weight
20 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1989199019911992
Year-specific specification changes

The 1989 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
19911992130/70-17
Rear tire
19911992180/55-17

How the Yamaha FZR 750 R compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement749 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight215 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 15% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 68th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity20 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 53% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement75th

749 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight68th

215 kg — heavier than about 68% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 32%.

Fuel capacity91st

20 L — larger than about 91% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 749 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 170/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 170/60-17
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.57:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 749 cc (45.70 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.0 x 46 mm (2.8 x 1.8 inches)
Compression ratio 11.4:1
Valves per cylinder 5
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 170/60-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 215 kg (474 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.