Yamaha YZF 750 R Genesis Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZF 750 R Genesis motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, power of 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 196 kg (432.1 lb).

Key specifications

1997Year released
749 ccDisplacement
125 hpPower
82.0 Nm @ 9,500 rpmTorque
196 kgDry weight
770 mmSeat height

How the Yamaha YZF 750 R 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 power125 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 134% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 93rd 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.

Seat height770 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd 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 power93rd

125 hp — more powerful than about 93% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement75th

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

Seat height33rd

770 mm — taller than about 33% of Yamaha models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 749 cc • Liquid cooled • 125 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 770 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.638 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 637.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 166.9 hp/L

Model information

Year released 1997
Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 749 cc (45.70 cu in)
Power 125 hp (91.2 kW) @ 12,000 rpm
Torque 82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder 5
Cooling system Liquid
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 196 kg (432.1 lb)
Seat height 770 mm (30.3 inches)

Performance

Top speed 265.0 km/h (164.7 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.6378 hp/kg

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