Yamaha FZX 750 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha FZX 750 motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).

Key specifications

1987-1989Model years
749 ccDisplacement
225 kgWet weight
13 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198719881989

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1987 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha FZX 750 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 weight225 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 21% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th 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 weight73rd

225 kg — heavier than about 73% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 27%.

Fuel capacity50th

13 L — larger than about 50% 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) • 110/90-16 front / 140/90-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-16
Rear tire size 140/90-15
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 749 cc (45.70 cu in)
Bore × stroke 68.0 x 51.6 mm (2.7 x 2.0 inches)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
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 110/90-16
Rear tire 140/90-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 225 kg (496 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)

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