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|competition = | |competition = [[Kawasaki ZXR400]]<br />[[Honda NC30]]<br />[[Honda NC35]] | ||
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The '''[[Yamaha]] FZR400R Genesis''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Sport/Touring [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1984 and 1993. Max [[torque]] was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 9500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 55.12 HP (41.1 KW) @ 12000 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 197.5 km/h. | |||
==Overview== | |||
The FZR 400 has the good reputation of being one of the best handling motorcycles ever produced. In the US this bike was imported only for three years, between 1987-1991. The Yamaha FZR400’s liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, 16v DOHC engine revs to an impressive 14,000rpm, but like most other four cylinder 400s nothing really happens below 5000rpm. In terms of outright performance, the Yamaha’s back wheel 64 hp was slightly down compared to the competition, but on a positive note it did make the FZR usable. | |||
The | |||
For a very long time, the Japanese home market has envied the big supersports models destined, principally, for the USA and Europe. Now the trend is being reversed, for the 400cc machines developed for Japan have become such high performers that the rest of the world dreams of profiting by them. Now prayers are being answered, and among the outstanding new models reaching other shores is the [[Yamaha]] FZR 400R . | |||
The Yamaha FZR400 was always over-shadowed by the | The Yamaha FZR400 was always over-shadowed by the class-leading Hondas, both the CBR and [[Honda NC30|V4 NC30]] and [[Honda NC35|NC35s]], and, on track, was a little behind [[Kawasaki ZXR400|Kawasaki's ZXR400]] for sheer speed. However, the rev-happy Yamaha FZR400RR attracted the hooligans by the bucket load, drawn to the high-revving engine, sharp handling and high corner speed. And, as it was also always | ||
class-leading Hondas, both the CBR and V4 NC30 and NC35s, and, on track, was a | |||
little behind | |||
FZR400RR attracted the hooligans by the bucket load, drawn to the high-revving | |||
engine, sharp handling and high corner speed. And, as it was also always | |||
considerably cheaper than the competition, it meant that many ended up on track | considerably cheaper than the competition, it meant that many ended up on track | ||
as race bikes or fun track day machines. | as race bikes or fun track day machines. | ||
The Yamaha | The Yamaha FZR400's liquid-cooled, four-cylinder, 16v DOHC engine revs to an impressive 14,000rpm, but like most other four cylinder 400s nothing really happens below 5000rpm. In terms of outright performance, the Yamaha's back wheel 64bhp was slightly down compared to the competition, but on a positive note it did make the FZR usable. | ||
engine revs to an impressive 14,000rpm, but like most other four cylinder 400s | |||
nothing really happens below 5000rpm. In terms of outright performance, the | |||
a positive note it did make the FZR usable. | |||
The reason why so many Yamaha FZR400's ended up on track was | |||
due to the excellent handling and ease of use. There's no "getting-to-know-you" | |||
period, you can just jump on and attack any section of road. It's lightweight, | |||
flickable, will carry huge lean angles and you don't need to be an expert to | |||
have fun, the FZR400 really flatters its rider. | |||
==Exclusive and Uncompromising== | ==Exclusive and Uncompromising== | ||
Crowned with success in Japan, the '''FZR400R''' is an exclusive and uncompromising sports machine that has nothing to be ashamed of in comparison with the largest-capacity bikes, with which it shares all the latest advanced technology | Crowned with success in Japan, the '''FZR400R''' is an exclusive and uncompromising sports machine that has nothing to be ashamed of in comparison with the largest-capacity bikes, with which it shares all the latest advanced technology | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 110/70-r17 front [[tire]] and a 140/60-r18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a monocross. The FZR400R Genesis was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 380.96 pounds (172.8 Kg). | It came with a 110/70-r17 front [[tire]] and a 140/60-r18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a monocross. The FZR400R Genesis was fitted with a 4.76 Gallon (18.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 380.96 pounds (172.8 Kg). | ||
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[[File:yamaha-fzr400-1989-1991-0.jpg|600px|1989 - 1991 Yamaha FZR 400]] | [[File:yamaha-fzr400-1989-1991-0.jpg|600px|1989 - 1991 Yamaha FZR 400]] | ||
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== Photos == | |||
[[File:Yamaha-FZR400-86--1.jpg|600px|Yamaha FZR400 Genesis]] | |||
[[File:Yamaha-FZR-400-Genesis.jpg|600px|Yamaha FZR400 Genesis]] | |||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||