Yamaha FSX700 Fazer (1983)

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In 1983, Yamaha introduced the FSX700 Fazer motorcycle featuring a liquid-cooled four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with 698 cc capacity and 11.2:1 compression ratio. The engine is equipped with DOHC 5 valves per cylinder, 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors, and CDI ignition. The bike is capable of producing 85 hp at 9500 rpm and 81.4 Nm of torque at 8000 rpm. The FSX700 Fazer has a six-speed transmission with chain final drive. The motorcycle has a front suspension equipped with 38mm telescopic forks that are non-adjustable, while the rear suspension consists of dual shocks with 5-way preload. The front brake system uses two 267mm discs with 2-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 267mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike weighs 444 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 14 litres or 3.6 US gallons. The bike has an average consumption of 40 mpg and can reach a top speed of 131 mph. The FSX700 Fazer can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 12 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FSX 700 Fazer

Year: 1983


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 698 cc / 42.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 68 x 48 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Induction: 4X 34mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 85 hp / 63 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 81.4 Nm / 60.0 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic forks non adjustable.
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 5-way preload.
Front Brakes: 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 267mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90 V16
Rear Tyre: 140/90 V15
Dry Weight: 204 kg / 444 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 40 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.0 sec
Top Speed: 131 mph

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