Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS

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Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS
Manufacturer
Production 1988
Class Sport Bike
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Horsepower 135.04 HP (100.7 KW) @ 10000RPM
Torque 75.24 ft/lbs (102.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs, hydraulic
Suspension Front: Telescopic infinite preload adjustable
Rear: Monoshock infinite preload
Brakes Front: Double discs 317 mm
Rear: Single disc 264 mm
Front Tire 120/70-VR17
Rear Tire 160/60-VR18
Wheelbase 60.0 inches (1524 mm)
Length 87.01 inches (2210 mm)
Width 28.7 inches (729 mm)
Seat Height 5.91 inches (150 mm)
Weight 225.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS was a Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1988. Max torque was 75.24 ft/lbs (102.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 135.04 HP (100.7 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 989.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs, hydraulic.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-VR17 front tire and a 160/60-VR18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 317 mm in the front and a Single disc 264 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic infinite preload adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock infinite preload. The wheelbase was 60.0 inches (1524 mm) long.

1988 Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS[edit | edit source]

1988 Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS 1988 Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS 1988 Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS 1988 Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS 1988 Yamaha FZR 1000 GENESIS

Developed from the YZF factory endurace racer, the new FZR 1000 has first technology Yamaha displayed on their pioneering FZ 750 road bike.