When did the Yamaha FZR1000 Genesis come out?
The basis of the first FZR was clear, bolt a great engine into a superb and stylish chassis and keep the rest relatively simple. From the outset the FZR1000 Genesis was a hit and few could imagine a better motorcycle, thankfully Yamaha could and set about designing an all-new model for the 1989 season.
Is the Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP in good condition?
Finding an example in good condition isn’t hard either, Yamaha were entering a phase of very high quality machinery, so the FZR was built to last with solid plastics and thickly applied paintwork.
What was the top speed of a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000?
The 1987 version of the Yamaha FZR1000 had a top speed of over 250km/h and the 1989 version, crowned “The bike of the Decade”, could accelerate from 0-60 in less than 3 seconds and it also had a top speed of over 270km/h.
When did the FZR1000 Fire Blade come out?
When it was introduced in 1987, the FZR1000 was the sport bike. It was a class leader in handling, performance, Delta Box frame technology and 5 valves per cylinder Genesis engine design. The GSXR 1100 was cheaper but not such a good performer and later, in the 90’s, the CBR900 Fire blade was created and started to compete with the FZR1000.
The basis of the first FZR was clear, bolt a great engine into a superb and stylish chassis and keep the rest relatively simple. From the outset the FZR1000 Genesis was a hit and few could imagine a better motorcycle, thankfully Yamaha could and set about designing an all-new model for the 1989 season.
Finding an example in good condition isn’t hard either, Yamaha were entering a phase of very high quality machinery, so the FZR was built to last with solid plastics and thickly applied paintwork.
The 1987 version of the Yamaha FZR1000 had a top speed of over 250km/h and the 1989 version, crowned “The bike of the Decade”, could accelerate from 0-60 in less than 3 seconds and it also had a top speed of over 270km/h.
When it was introduced in 1987, the FZR1000 was the sport bike. It was a class leader in handling, performance, Delta Box frame technology and 5 valves per cylinder Genesis engine design. The GSXR 1100 was cheaper but not such a good performer and later, in the 90’s, the CBR900 Fire blade was created and started to compete with the FZR1000.