When did the Yamaha FZ750 sport bike come out?
Additional photos are available here for your perusal. Upon its introduction in 1986, Yamaha’s FZ immediately took the 750cc sportbike crown – MCN says it was “as fast as a Kawasaki GPZ900R” and called it “a wonderful piece of engineering.”
Is the seat cowl on a 1986 Yamaha FZ750?
The rare rear cowl is an OEM unit that the seller sourced from the UK. The rear OEM seat strap is included in the sale. With the exception of the seat cowl and chin fairing (a fiberglass reproduction from the UK), the paint is original. It is equipped with a Fox shock (original is included).
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).
How much horsepower does a Ford FZ have?
Cycle magazine said “It’s hard to conceive of this level of power from an over-the-counter 750 engine…yet the FZ delivers the goods so eagerly it makes other 750s seem as if they belong in a race for freight elevators.” The motor was rated at 106 horsepower at 10,500 rpm, enough to get a top speed near 150 miles per hour.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal. Upon its introduction in 1986, Yamaha’s FZ immediately took the 750cc sportbike crown – MCN says it was “as fast as a Kawasaki GPZ900R” and called it “a wonderful piece of engineering.”
The rare rear cowl is an OEM unit that the seller sourced from the UK. The rear OEM seat strap is included in the sale. With the exception of the seat cowl and chin fairing (a fiberglass reproduction from the UK), the paint is original. It is equipped with a Fox shock (original is included).
Cycle magazine said “It’s hard to conceive of this level of power from an over-the-counter 750 engine…yet the FZ delivers the goods so eagerly it makes other 750s seem as if they belong in a race for freight elevators.” The motor was rated at 106 horsepower at 10,500 rpm, enough to get a top speed near 150 miles per hour.