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
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.
About 134% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 33rd 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.
125 hp — more powerful than about 93% of Yamaha models with power data.
749 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.
770 mm — taller than about 33% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.638 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 637.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 166.9 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1997 |
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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 | 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 |
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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 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 196 kg (432.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 265.0 km/h (164.7 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.6378 hp/kg |
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