Yamaha FZR750 OWO1 (1989)

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The Yamaha FZR750RR OWO1 was a motorcycle produced in 1989, featuring a liquid-cooled engine with 749cc capacity and a 6-speed transmission. It generated a maximum power of 121hp at 12000 rpm and 88.3 kW, along with a peak torque of 7.2 kgf-m / 69.6 Nm at 9000 rpm. The bike had a wet weight of 215kg and was capable of attaining a top speed of 257.8km/h or 160.1 mph. The motorcycle’s front suspension comprised 43mm telescopic forks with compression and rebound damping adjustments, and the rear suspension had Ahlins Monocross with preload compression and rebound damping adjustments. The bike’s stopping power came from 2x 280mm discs with 4 piston calipers in the front and a single 177mm disc with a 2 piston caliper in the rear. The fuel tank had a capacity of 23 litres, and the average fuel consumption was 16.2 km/lit. It took 12.7 m/35.3 m to go from 60-0/100-0. The Yamaha FZR750RR OWO1 was also tested by Bike Magazine Moto.Revue 1989 Motorrad YB4 vs FZR750R Motosprint Group Test 1990 Performance Bike Yamaha OWO1 vs Honda RC30.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZR 750RR OWO1

Year: 1989


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 46 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled,
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: 10W/40
Exhaust: Alloy muffler
Induction: 4X 38mm Mikuni carbs
Ignition: Transistor controlled digital
Spark Plug: NGK, DR8ES-L
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 121 hp / 88.3 kW @ 12000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 108.8 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Torque: 7.2 kgf-m / 69,6 Nm @ 9000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 43mm Telescopic preload forks, compression and rebound damping adjustment,
Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins Monocross preload compression and rebound damping adjustment,
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 177mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60-ZR17
Dry Weight: 187 kg / 412 lbs
Wet+ Weight: 215 kg / 474 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 5.2 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.7 m / 35.3 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec / 205.8 km/h
Top Speed: 257.8 km/h / 160.1 mph
Road Test: Bike Magazine Moto.Revue 1989 Motorrad YB4 vs FZR750R Motosprint Group Test 1990 Performance Bike Yamaha OWO1 vs Honda RC30

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