The Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, power of 121 hp (88.3 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha FZR 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.
About 127% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 74th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 53% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
121 hp — more powerful than about 92% of Yamaha models with power data.
749 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.
228 kg — heavier than about 74% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 26%.
20 L — larger than about 91% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120170-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 160/60-18 |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.531 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 530.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 161.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1988 |
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| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 749 cc (45.70 cu in) |
| Power | 121 hp (88.3 kW) @ 12,000 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120170-17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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