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The Yamaha FZR750RU was only available in 1988 in a limited quantity (200 to USA) at a then price of $6899, which was more expensive than most liter bikes at the time.  This was the only 750cc Yamaha sportbike offered for model year 1988-89, period.  The following is from a 1988 Yamaha Product Sales Guide:
The [[Yamaha]] FZR750RU was only available in 1988 in a limited quantity (200 to USA) at a then price of $6899, which was more expensive than most liter bikes at the time.  This was the only 750cc Yamaha [[sportbike]] offered for model year 1988-89, period.  The following is from a 1988 Yamaha Product Sales Guide:


"Yamaha's FZR750R is a fully fledged road racer designed and built for AMA Superbike racing.  Unlike other racers, though, to meet AMA rules, the FZR750R is fully street legal and available down at local Yamaha street bike dealers.  Quantities are limited to the 200 required for AMA racing homologation, but for riders with the ability and desire to win races, there's never been a better or easier way." The Sales Guide includes 3 pages, listing the specifications on the last page.  Just briefly, the bike weights 448 pounds dry, fuel capacity is 5.3 gallons, and tire sizes are 120/70 ZR 17 front, and, 160/60 ZR 18 rear.  Brakes are 320mm front and 267mm rear.  Forks are 41mm with spring preload and rebound damping.  Delta Box frame, Genesis five-valve-per-cylinder motor and the same close-ration 6 speed gearbox as the factory racer were part of the package."
"Yamaha's FZR750R is a fully fledged road racer designed and built for [[AMA Superbike racing]].  Unlike other racers, though, to meet [[AMA]] rules, the FZR750R is fully street legal and available down at local Yamaha street bike dealers.  Quantities are limited to the 200 required for AMA racing homologation, but for riders with the ability and desire to win races, there's never been a better or easier way." Just briefly, the bike weights 448 pounds dry, fuel capacity is 5.3 gallons, and tire sizes are 120/70 ZR 17 front, and, 160/60 ZR 18 rear.  Brakes are 320mm front and 267mm rear.  Forks are 41mm with spring preload and rebound damping.  [[Delta Box]] frame, Genesis five-valve-per-cylinder motor and the same close-ration 6 speed gearbox as the factory racer were part of the package."


This bike was 49-state only no California versions were produced.
This bike was 49-state only no California versions were produced.

Revision as of 13:21, 11 October 2006

1988 FZR750RU

1988 Yamaha FZR750RU in White
1988 Yamaha FZR750RU in White
1988 Yamaha FZR750RU in White



The Yamaha FZR750RU was only available in 1988 in a limited quantity (200 to USA) at a then price of $6899, which was more expensive than most liter bikes at the time. This was the only 750cc Yamaha sportbike offered for model year 1988-89, period. The following is from a 1988 Yamaha Product Sales Guide:

"Yamaha's FZR750R is a fully fledged road racer designed and built for AMA Superbike racing. Unlike other racers, though, to meet AMA rules, the FZR750R is fully street legal and available down at local Yamaha street bike dealers. Quantities are limited to the 200 required for AMA racing homologation, but for riders with the ability and desire to win races, there's never been a better or easier way." Just briefly, the bike weights 448 pounds dry, fuel capacity is 5.3 gallons, and tire sizes are 120/70 ZR 17 front, and, 160/60 ZR 18 rear. Brakes are 320mm front and 267mm rear. Forks are 41mm with spring preload and rebound damping. Delta Box frame, Genesis five-valve-per-cylinder motor and the same close-ration 6 speed gearbox as the factory racer were part of the package."

This bike was 49-state only no California versions were produced.