Description
Update 9/10: Mileage has increased by 46 miles and is 8,324 total.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1989 Yamaha FZR1000. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
First unveiled at the 1986 Cologne Motorcycle Show, the Yamaha FZR1000 was a watershed model that marked the dawn of the tuning fork company’s first foray into big-bore four-stroke superbikes. The predecessor to potent two-stroke models like the parallel-twin RD350 and V4 RD500, the “Fizzer” as it was affectionately known, entered production in 1987 as an advanced water-cooled, 989cc, four-stroke inline-four with DOHC, a five-speed transmission, and the same 20-valve (5-per) setup first seen on the FZ750 in ’85.
Among all the changes made to the model such as the addition of four-pot calipers, there were three that most stood out: the first of which was its new diamond Deltabox II chassis. The second major update for ’89 was an increase in displacement from 989cc up to 1,002cc’s, while the third was the introduction its “EXUP” (Exhaust Ultimate Power) valve system which consisted of an electronic servo-motor-controlled valve in the exhaust that optimized airflow, boosted power, and smoothed out the entire rev-range.
Another side effect was an additional 15 hp (almost 1 hp per cc added!) bringing the figure to 145 hp at 10,000rpm and 80 ft-lbs of torque at 8,500rpm. Dubbed the FZR1000 EXUP, the 1989 model was capable of lightning-fast 2.9-second 0-60mph times, 10-second standing quarter-mile runs, and a top speed of around 170 mph, making it the fastest production bike on earth and prompting the guys at Cycle World to crown the Yamaha “Bike of the Decade”. It remained in production until eventually being replaced by the now-legendary YZF-R1 superbike.
Manufactured January 1989, this example is VIN: JYA3LKC0XKA002326. The seller is the original owner and purchased the bike new from San Diego Yamaha 35 years ago.
The odometer shows 8,278 miles. Update 9/10: Mileage is 8,324.
Maintenance:
The seller states, “I have virtually all receipts since purchase. In 2021 the following work was performed: All new fluids including fork oil, brake fluid, engine oil, & coolant. Front and rear brake master cylinder and calipers completely rebuilt with new seals and EBC brake pads. Clutch master cylinder rebuilt with new Yamaha clutch slave cylinder & new stainless steel clutch hose installed. Fork rebuilt with new seals. Brand new Dunlop Q3’s front and rear. New DID 530 VX3 chain. Rebuilt petcock, new fuel filter, new fuel lines, and new fuel pump installed. Carbs rebuilt. Caswell Tank Sealer installed. New NGK spark plugs.”
Modifications:
SuperTrapp slip on that retains EXUP.
Telefix fork brace. Braided steel front brake lines.
Custom Corbin seat.
Custom paint.
Not shown: Wrapped headers. K&N airfilter.
Inside of the tank:
“Tank has been completely coated with Caswell.”
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ tires with date codes of 4220 and 5120.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Front screw above headlight is broken.”
Currently located in San Diego, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean California title with registration current through July 2025.
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