 Yamaha FZ750 1FN | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985–1991[1] |
| Class | Sport |
| Engine | 749.6 cc (45.74 cu in) liquid-cooled 20-valve DOHC in-line four-cylinder |
| Bore / stroke | 68 mm × 51.6 mm (2.68 in × 2.03 in) |
| Top speed | 230 km/h (140 mph)[1] |
| Power | 77 kW (103 hp) @10,500rpm[1](Claimed) |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Suspension | Front telescopic forks: 39 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2225 mm W: 755 mm |
| Seat height | 790 mm |
| Weight | 224 kg (494 lb)[1](no fuel) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 21 litres (4.6 imperial gallons) |
| Related | Yamaha FZR1000, Bimota YB4 |
The Yamaha FZ750 is a sports motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Corporation between 1985 and 1991. The FZ750 is notable for several reasons, perhaps the most radical being the 5-valve cylinder head. This became something of a Yamaha trademark. The FZ750 would be the first bike in the Genesis design concept.
The bikes were known for their linear power delivery, with a maximum speed around 140 mph. The engine has a forward-inclined cylinder block which effectively lowers the centre of gravity. This results in a relatively long wheelbase, which hampered it when used for short circuit racing, but lowered the centre of gravity and provided an almost 50/50 weight distribution. What was clear was that Yamaha had considered the engine design as part of the overall package. The FZ750 show-cased Yamaha's design skills.[2]
- ^ a b c d "Take Five: 1985-1991 Yamaha FZ750". Motorcycle Classics. September–October 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ^ Brown, Roland (1999). The A-Z of Motorcycles. London: Aness Publishing Limited. ISBN 1-84081-254-0.