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Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP - [1990]
This edition of the Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1990. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Yamaha FZR 1000 has a 1002cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1990 FZR 1000 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FZR 1000's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Norton Superlight SS | 2020cc.2019 Norton Superlight Twin | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 236 kgs (520 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1002cc 44 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 145 bhp (108 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 78.9 lb-ft (106.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FZR 1000 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6 RR has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP.
The 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP has a Power to weight ratio of 614.4 bhp per ton and 334.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1990 FZR 1000 competing with the 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6 RR [637.8 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6 RR [637.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FZR 1000 generating around 334.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing F6C Valkyrie [359.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Honda VTR 1000 RC51 SP1 [358.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CBR 600 RR (6.0 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 SP Triple (6.0 secs). This Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP and the 1991 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C
When talking about the performance of the 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.1 secs @ 135 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1991 Kawasaki ZZR 1100 C (10.1 secs) and the 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (10.1 secs).
The 1990 version of the Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP has a maximum speed of 170mph.
Top Speed of the 1990 FZR 1000 equals the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1990 Yamaha FZR 1000 EXUP then how about a 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition (181 mph) and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja (181 mph).
