When did the Yamaha FZ750 belly pan come out?
In January 1986 the model was released with a Harris-designed belly pan, which cleaned up the looks a bit but it was still no beauty. In 1987 Yamaha revamped the bike completely with a full fairing, four-into-one exhaust, drilled rather than ventilated discs (see below!) and no centre stand (thanks to the new exhaust and the fairing).
What was the top speed of a Yamaha FZ750?
The FZ had a top speed of about 145 mph but, more importantly, had an utterly amazing power spread. It was far more flexible than the Suzuki GSX-R750 and even beat the Honda VFR750 for all-round grunt. The figures said it all: the GSX-R produced (in Bike ’s test) 51 ft/lbs of torque at 10,000 rpm.
When did the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis come out?
Both the FZ750 and GSX-R750 started as fresh ideas. The Yamaha’s history dates back farthest, to late 1977 and a research project whose goal was to design a four-stroke engine that could compete in racing on an equal basis with two-strokes. That desire, barring turbocharging, leads in one direction only—higher engine speeds.
Do you need a service record on a Yamaha FZ750?
Overall, a very, very solid bike. Ideally, you want a service record, especially when it comes to the valve clearances. With 20 valves and the shims located under the buckets (making this a cams’-out job) a valve re-shim on an FZ750 is a big job.
When did the Yamaha FZ750 come out?
Watercooling wasn’t anything wildly different (when the FZ appeared here in March 1985 the Kawasaki GPZ900R had been around for a year) but five-valve cylinder heads certainly were. Yamaha even tried using seven valves, believe it or not, but there wasn’t any appreciable advantage and it cost more.
What was the top speed of a 1986 Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis?
By 7000rpm in the highest of its six gears the Yamaha was already close to 100mph (16lkm/h) and pulling hard. Then it kicked again, moving into warp speed and pushing its rider back as it headed for a top speed of over 140mph (225km/h).
Where are the valve clearances on a Yamaha FZ750?
Ideally, you want a service record, especially when it comes to the valve clearances. With 20 valves and the shims located under the buckets (making this a cams’-out job) a valve re-shim on an FZ750 is a big job.
How big is the engine on a Yamaha 750 Genesis?
Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis Make Model Yamaha FZ 750 Genes i s Year 198 6 Engine Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, D Capacity 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in Bore x Stroke 68 x 51.6 mm