Yamaha YZF750R (1996)

The Yamaha YZF 750R is a motorcycle that was produced in 1996 with a 749cc, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine capable of producing maximum power of 125 hp at 12,000 rpm and maximum torque of 80.4 Nm at 9500 rpm. The bike has a liquid cooling system, 6-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. Its front suspension features 41mm USD forks adjustable for rebound, compression, and preload, and its rear suspension consists of a monocross with adjustable rebound and preload. The braking system includes a front dual 320mm disc with 6 piston calipers and a single 245mm rear disc with a 2 piston caliper. Overall, the motorcycle weighs 196 kg dry and 223 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 19 litres. The bike’s top speed is 260.6 km/h, and it has a standing quarter-mile time of 10.6 seconds at 209.1 km/h. Overall, the Yamaha YZF 750R is a high-performing motorcycle that was praised in the Moto Sprint Group Test of 1993.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 750R

Year: 1996

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

Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 72 x 46 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.5:1

Induction: 4x Mikuni BDST38 carbs

Ignition: T.C.I. Digital / electric

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 125 hp / 91.1 kW @ 12000 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 113.6 hp @ 11800 rpm

Max Torque: 80.4 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59.3 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 41mm USD forks adjustable preload rebound and compression

Rear Suspension: Monocross adjustable preload rebound

Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17

Dimensions: Length 2170 mm / 85.4 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1165 mm / 45.8 in

Wheelbase: 1,420 mm / 55.9 in

Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.2 in

Dry Weight: 196 kg / 432.1 lbs

Wet Weight: 223 kg / 490 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 4.3 gal

Consumption Average: 16.4 km/lit

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.6 m / 36.8 m

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.6 sec / 209.1 km/h

Top Speed: 260.6 km/h

Road Test: Moto Sprint Group Test 1993