Yamaha FZ750 (1985)

The Yamaha FZ750 Geneses is a motorcycle model from 1985 that features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 749cc and 5 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 11.2:1 and is cooled by liquid. The bike is started electronically and has a maximum power output of 105 horsepower at 10500 rpm. The clutch is wet, multiple discs and cable operated while the transmission has 6 speeds with final drive via a chain. The aluminum twin spar frame features non-adjustable telescopic forks for the front suspension and monocross with a single shock for the rear suspension, which is adjustable for preload. The front brakes have two 270mm discs and two piston calipers while the rear brake features a single 270mm disc and one piston caliper. The bike has a seat height of 782mm and a dry weight of 209kg. It has a fuel capacity of 22 litres and can travel approximately 38.3 miles per gallon. The motorcycle can go from 0 to 100 km/h within 11.3 seconds, with a top speed of 233.3 km/h. A group test in 1985 by Motosprint evaluated the bike’s performance.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZ 750 Geneses

Year: 1985

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 68 x 51.6 mm

Compression Ratio: 11.2:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Induction: 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetor

Ignition: Electronic triggered

Spark Plug: NGK, DR8ES-L

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 105 hp 74.4 kW @ 10500 rpm

Max Power Reat Tyre: 94 hp @ 9400 rpm

Max Torque: 81.4 Nm / 60.0 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminium, twin spar

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks non adjustable.

Rear Suspension: Monocross with single shock adjustable for preload.

Front Brakes: 2x 270mm discs 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 270mm disc 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/80 V16

Rear Tyre: 130/80 V18

Seat Height: 782 mm / 30.7 in

Dry Weight: 209 kg / 460.7 lbs

Wet Weight: 222 kg / 489.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 gal

Consumption Average: 38.3 mpg / 16.3 km/lit

Braking 100 – 0: 35 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 116.3 mph

Top Speed: 233.3 km/h / 145 mph

Road Test: Group Test 1985 Motosprint