| MODEL | YAMAHA FZR 400 GENESIS 1987 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 40.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 12000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.7 kgf-m @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI |
| Induction | Carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium delta box |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | 2 discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 157 kg / 346 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60 R18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 21.6 km/L |
| Top Speed | 197.5 km/h |
The original 1987 FZR400 (Genesis) was Yamaha's first 400 cc sports bike on an aluminium Deltabox frame, with a high-revving liquid-cooled four. It was cheaper and sharper-handling than rival Honda and Kawasaki 400s, which made it a favourite for racing and track days, though the engine is weak below about 5000 rpm.
