Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis (reduced effect) Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 989 cc (60.35 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 234 kg (515.9 lb).

Key specifications

1987-1988Model years
989 ccDisplacement
234 kgWet weight
20 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19871988

Year-specific specification changes

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

How the Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis (reduced effect) 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.

Displacement989 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 80% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight234 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 26% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 76th 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.

Displacement82nd

989 cc — larger displacement than about 82% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight76th

234 kg — heavier than about 76% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 24%.

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 • 989 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 160/60-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
Rear tire size 160/60-18
Front tire width 120 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 160 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 60%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.34:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 989 cc (60.35 cu in)
Bore × stroke 75.0 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 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 5-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 160/60-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 234 kg (515.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.00 L (5.28 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)

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