| MODEL | YAMAHA FZ 700 1987 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 697 cc / 42.5 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 68 x 48 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 74.4 kW / 102 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 81.4 Nm / 60.0 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic triggered |
| Induction | 4 x 34 mm Mikuni downdraft carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm Kayaba telescopic forks, non adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross, single shock adjustable for preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 782 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1496 mm / 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 209 kg / 460.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 222 kg / 489.5 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 V18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
A US-market version of the FZ750 Genesis with the stroke shortened to 48 mm, giving 697 cc so it fell under the 700 cc threshold of the American motorcycle import tariff. It kept the five-valve-per-cylinder engine, aluminium frame and 16-inch front wheel of the FZ750.
