Yamaha FZR400 (1987)

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The Yamaha FZR400 Genesis is a motorcycle that was first introduced in 1987. It has a four-stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 399cc and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike is cooled by a liquid cooling system and has a compression ratio of 11.5:1. It is powered by a carburetor and its ignition is analogue CDI. The Yamaha FZR400 has a maximum power output of 59 hp at 12000 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.7 kgf-m at 10000 rpm. It has a wet multiple plate clutch and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame of the bike is an aluminium delta box and it has an uprighting telescopic front suspension as well as an aluminium swing arm for the rear suspension. The brakes on the bike consist of two discs and two piston calipers for the front, and a single disc and two piston calipers for the rear. It has a seat height of 785mm and a dry weight of 157 kg. The bike is capable of reaching a top speed of 197.5 km/h and can go from 0-60 in 14.0 meters. The Yamaha FZR400 has a fuel capacity of 18 liters and an average fuel consumption of 21.6 km/liter.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha FZR 400 Genesis

Year: 1987


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

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