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Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis - [1987]
This edition of the Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1987. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf and the 1988 Suzuki RH 250 X.This particular Yamaha FZR 750 has a 749cc 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 1987 FZR 750 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 750'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 235 kgs (518 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 1987 Yamaha FZR 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ - [2025]
In terms of power the 749cc 44 valve Transverse 4 cylinder engine produces 106 bhp (79 kW) @ 10500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 53.1 lb-ft (72.0 Nm) @ 8250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 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 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 KLE has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1987 Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis.
The 1987 Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis has a Power to weight ratio of 451.0 bhp per ton and 225.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1987 FZR 750 competing with the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 KLE [473.8 bhp\ton] and the 2018 Kawasaki Versys 1000 Twin Cylinder [473.8 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 750 generating around 225.9 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 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT [250.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 DOHC [250.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 8.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.4 secs, this makes the Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis similar in acceleration to the 2023 Honda CB 1300 Super Four 30th Anniversary (8.2 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R DAEG Special Edition (8.2 secs). This Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis 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 1987 Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT
When talking about the performance of the 1987 Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.2 secs @ 122 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600 TT (11.2 secs) and the 2007 Yamaha FZ6 S Fazer (11.2 secs).
The 1987 version of the Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis has a maximum speed of 149mph.
Top Speed of the 1987 FZR 750 equals the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1987 Yamaha FZR 750 R Genesis then how about a 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple (160 mph) and the 2024 Honda CBR 600 RR (160 mph).
