Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, power of 106 hp (77.4 kW) @ 10,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 229 kg (504.9 lb).

Key specifications

1987Year released
749 ccDisplacement
106 hpPower
229 kgWet weight
21 LFuel tank

How the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis 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.

Engine power106 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 99% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.

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 weight229 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 23% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity21 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 61% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 93rd 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.

Engine power86th

106 hp — more powerful than about 86% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement75th

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

Wet weight75th

229 kg — heavier than about 75% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 25%.

Fuel capacity93rd

21 L — larger than about 93% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 749 cc • Liquid cooled • 106 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/80-16 front / 130/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/80-16
Rear tire size 130/80-18
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.463 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 462.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 141.5 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.32:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1987
Category Scooter

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 749 cc (45.70 cu in)
Power 106 hp (77.4 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
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 120/80-16
Rear tire 130/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 229 kg (504.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.00 L (5.55 US gal)

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