Description
Please note: This bike has been in storage and has not been used for over a year. As such, there is no cold start video.
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.
This example is VIN: 3GM002399. The seller purchased the bike Fall 2023 from a private party through an Iconic auction.
The odometer shows 26,456 kilometers (16,439 miles).
Maintenance:
The seller reports no recent maintenance.
Modifications:
According to the seller the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax tires with date codes of 0317 and 0317.
The sale includes four keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Toronto, Canada this Yamaha is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any FZR1000 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
