| MODEL | YAMAHA FZ 750 GENESIS 1985 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 749 cc / 45.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 68 x 51.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 74.4 kW / 105 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 81.4 Nm / 60.0 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic triggered |
| Induction | 4 x 34 mm Mikuni 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 | Telescopic forks, non adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross, single shock adjustable for preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 270 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 270 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 782 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| 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 | 16.3 km/l / 38.3 mpg |
| Top Speed | 233.3 km/h / 145 mph |
The FZ750 Genesis was Yamaha's first five-valve-per-cylinder four-cylinder road bike, with its cylinders inclined forward and an aluminium twin-spar frame. It was a landmark sports roadster that set the engine concept later used in the FZR line.
