YAMAHA
FZX750
“The Fazer”
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The Yamaha FZX 750 made its debut in 1986 within the Japanese domestic market, positioned as a “younger sibling” to the Yamaha Vmax 1200. While primarily intended for the Japanese audience, it also found its way to European shores. A limited presence was established in the United States, but the North American versions featured engines with capacities below 700 cm³, due to import regulations on larger displacement motorcycles.
Beyond Japan, models were designated as Yamaha FZX750 Fazer, denoting an attachment of the Fazer name. European editions were distinctively marked by their Apple Red color, except for the 1993 French versions which sported Dark Grayish Blue Metallic. The Japanese variations, classified under the first generation as Orion Silver and the second as Dark Grayish Blue Metallic, adhered to specific colors. The final year of production in Japan saw the bike adorned in New Silver Dust, while export iterations were devoid of a seat cowl and included an additional passenger handle
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A pronounced divergence between the European and Japanese variants lay in engine power. The Yamaha FZX750 Fazer’s maximum stated power in Europe reached 96 hp, surpassing the 77 hp mark in Japan. (Japanese versions attained their full torque at 6000 rpm, unlike the 8000 rpm on European models). Furthermore, not all European editions of the Yamaha FZX750 Fazer possessed full power, with only 1UF, 2AK, and 3MU engines enjoying this distinction.
SOME SPECIFICATIONS YAMAHA FZX 750 FAZER:
The Yamaha FZX750 Fazer is a road motorcycle produced between 1986 and 2000, built on a steel tubular frame and powered by a 749 cm³ liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke in-line engine with a bore and stroke of 68.0 × 51.6 mm and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. It uses a DOHC system with 5 valves per cylinder and a Mikuni BDS34 carburettor, while ignition is handled by a transistor TCI system.
Depending on the market and year, the FZX750 delivers different power outputs. Japanese models from 1986 to 1989 produced 77 hp (56.6 kW) at 8,500 rpm with 70.0 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, while later Japanese versions (1990–2000) produced 74 hp (54.4 kW) at 9,000 rpm with 63.0 Nm at 6,000 rpm. European models were more powerful, reaching up to 96 hp (70.6 kW) at 9,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 76.5 Nm at 8,000 rpm. Transmission was via a 6-speed gearbox on early versions (1986–1989) and a 5-speed gearbox from 1990 onwards, with final drive by chain.
The braking system included dual 267 mm discs with 2-piston callipers at the front and a single 267 mm disc with 2-piston calliper at the rear. Suspension featured a 39 mm telescopic fork with 140 mm of travel at the front, and at the rear a linkage system with two adjustable shock absorbers offering 97 mm of stroke. Tyres were sized 110/90-16 (front) and 140/90-15 (rear).
Dimensions varied slightly across production years. The motorcycle length was 2245 mm (1986–1997) and 2230 mm (1998–2000), with a width of 785 mm, a height of 1110 mm, and a wheelbase of 1525 mm on earlier models, increasing to 1530 mm later. Saddle height was 750 mm.
Performance figures also differed by region: the European version accelerated from 0–100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, compared to 4.0 seconds for the Japanese model. Top speed reached 180 km/h in Japan and up to 220 km/h in Europe. The fuel tank capacity was 13 litres, including a 3-litre reserve. Curb weight was 221 kg on models produced between 1986 and 1997, and 226 kg on those built from 1998 to 2000.
