Yamaha FZR1000R EXUP (1987)

The Yamaha FZR 1000 Geneses, manufactured in 1987, is a powerful motorcycle with a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, 5 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 989 cc. Its oil pump is double-rotor trochoid and its ignition includes digital transistor controlled ignition technology. The motorcycle has a wet, multiplate disc hydraulic clutch and a 5-speed transmission with secondary reduction ratio of 46/16. The frame is a double cradle aluminum DELTABOX, with 41mm telescopic front suspension and monoshock rear suspension with infinite preload adjust, both with 130mm wheel travel. Brakes include 2x 317mm discs with 4 piston calipers in the front and a single 264mm disc with 2 piston caliper in the rear. The motorcycle’s tire sizes are 120/70 VR17 in the front and 160/60 VR18 in the rear. It has a top speed of 256.6 km/h or 159.4 mph and can go from 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds. The Yamaha FZR 1000 Geneses is considered a classic and has been subject to numerous road tests, including a group test by Moto Sprint in 1987.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZR 1000 Geneses

Year: 1987

Engine: Four stroke, 35 degrees forward inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 989 cc / 60.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 75 x 56 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Oil Pump Type: Double-rotor trochoid

Oil Capacity: 3.7 Litres

Compression Ratio: 11.2:1

Induction: 4x 37mm BDS Mikuni carburetors

Ignition: Digital Transistor Controlled Ignition (Digital T.C.I.)

Generator: A.C. Generator Battery 12V i4Ah

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 135 hp / 100.8 kW @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque: 10.4 kgf-m / 102 Nm @ 8500 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiplate disc, hydraulic

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, 532 ‘O’-ring type

Primary Reduction Ratio: 68/41 (1.659)

Secondary Reduction Ratio: 46/16 (2.875)

Gear Ratio: 1st 36/14(2.571) 2nd 32/18(1.778) 3rd 29/21 (1.381) 4th . 27/23(1.174) 5th 28/27(1.037)

Frame: Double cradle aluminium DELTABOX

Front Suspension: 41mm Telescopic infinite preload adjustable.

Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Rear Suspension: Monoshock infinite preload adjust, 130mm wheel travel.

Rear Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in

Front Brakes: 2x 317 mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 264 mm disc 2 piston caliper

Rim Front: MT 3.50 x 17 (cast aluminium)

Rim Rear: MT 4.50 x 18 (cast aluminium)

Front Tyre: 120/70 VR17

Rear Tyre: 160/60 VR18

Steering Head Bearing Type: Taper roller

Rake: 24.6 degrees

Trail: 98 mm / 3.8 in

Dimensions: Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width 730 mm . 28.7 in Height 1220 mm / 48.0 in

Wheelbase: 1470 mm / 57.8 in

Seat Height: 150 mm / 5.8 in

Ground Clearance: 790 mm / 31.1 in

Dry Weight: 204 kg / 449.7 lbs

Wet Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 4.5 gal

Reserve: 4.5 Litres / 1.02 gal

Consumption Average: 15.8 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.1 m / 37.6 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.7 sec / 204.97 km/h

Top Speed: 256.6 km/h / 159.4 mph

Road Test: Moto Sprint 1987 Group Test