Yamaha FZR400 (1986)

The Yamaha FZR 400 Genesis is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 399 cc and a liquid-cooled cooling system. The compression ratio of the FZR 400 Genesis is 11.5:1, and it has a wet sump lubrication system. The carburetor induction system uses an analog CDI ignition with an NGK CR8E spark plug. The maximum power is 59 hp / 44 kW at 12000 rpm, and the peak torque is 3.7 kgf-m at 10000 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed gearbox with a wet multiple-plate clutch and a chain drive final drive.

The FZR 400 Genesis has an aluminum delta box frame, and its suspension consists of an uprighting telescopic front suspension and an aluminum swing arm rear suspension. The front brakes are twin discs with a two-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a single disc with a two-piston caliper. The tires are 110/70 R-17 front and 140/60 R-18 rear, and the seat height is 785 mm / 30.9 in. The dry weight of the bike is 157 kg / 346 lbs, and it has an 18-liter / 4.75-gallon fuel capacity. The average fuel consumption of the FZR 400 Genesis is 21.6 km/lit.

In terms of performance, the FZR 400 Genesis has a 0-60mph time of 4.6 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 12.9 seconds at 162 km/h, and a top speed of 197.5 km/h. The braking distance is 14.0 m from 60-0 km/h and 42.3 m from 100-0 km/h. The Yamaha FZR 400 Genesis is a sporty motorcycle with impressive specs and performance for its time.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZR 400 Genesis

Year: 1986

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 54 x 43.6 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.5:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: Carburetor

Ignition: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)

Spark Plug: NGK, CR8E

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 59 hp / 44 kW @ 12000 rpm

Max Power: 50 hp @ 11500 rpm )

Max Torque: 3.7 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm

Clutch: Wet multiple plates

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratio: 1st 3.307 2nd 2.222 3rd 1.714 4th 1.434 5th 1.272 6th 1.173

Frame: Aluminium delta box

Front Suspension: Uprighting telescopic

Rear Suspension: Aluminium swing arm

Front Brakes: 2x discs 2 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single disc2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 110/70 R-17

Rear Tyre: 140/60 R-18

Seat Height: 785mm / 30.9 in

Dry Weight: 157 kg / 346 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.75 gal

Consumption Average: 21.6 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.0 m / 42.3 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.9 sec / 162. km/h

Top Speed: 197.5 km/h