YAMAHA FZR 1000 Genesis (1987-1988) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FZR 1000 was a sports motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha in 1987 to replace the Yamaha FZ 750. It continued production until 1995 when it was replaced by the Yamaha YZF 1000R Thunderace.

The bike was characterized as the world's finest production motorcycle at the time. The 1989 model delivered 140 hp but also class-leading handling to match. Over its production period, the machine was constantly upgraded and won several awards through the 19990s.

In 1987, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis, a sports motorcycle with standard fittings, such as a full fairing with a dual round headlight system and a medium-sized windscreen, a single seat with an optional passenger seat cover, a single exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The 1987 Yamaha FZR 1000 Genesis had installed a 989cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fairing, delivering 135 hp with a peak force at 10,000 rpm and 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) torque at 8,500 rpm.

The power produced by the engine was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with hydraulically-controlled wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear end through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 257 kph (159 mph).

As for the braking power, the bike relied on two 317 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 264 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel.