Description
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In the early 1980’s the 750 production class was hot and competitive. Yamaha joined the party with a bang when it released the FZ750, its first four-stroke super sport. MCN says it was, “As fast as a Kawasaki GPZ900R” and called it, “A wonderful piece of engineering.”
The engineering was first rate, instantly making its predecessor, the XJ750, practically irrelevant. At its core was the innovative Genesis engine, which featured 5 valves per cylinder – three inlet, two exhaust. The boys from Iwata tucked the starter and alternator behind the engine, swapped the position of the airbox and fuel tank, used wet liners only at the hottest part of the cylinder, the middle, and finally leaned the whole engine 45° forward. All this lead to a skinny engine at only 16 inches wide and positive improvements on stability, handling, braking, and riding position.
Cycle magazine said, “It’s hard to conceive of this level of power from an over-the-counter 750 engine…yet the FZ delivers the goods so eagerly it makes other 750s seem as if they belong in a race for freight elevators.” Per Yamaha, the motor was rated at 106 horsepower at 10,500 rpm, enough to get a top speed near 150 miles per hour.
Manufactured February 1985, this example is VIN: JYAIFT00XFA000106. The seller purchased the bike from a private party out of Ontario, Canada, in 2015.
True mileage unknown. The odometer shows 58,544 kilometers (36,377 miles). Per the seller, “The original speedometer exploded and was replaced. The replacement speedo had 5,000kms more than the damaged speedo. Original speedo is included.”
Maintenance:
The seller states, “When I purchased the bike, it had not been ridden in some years. All fluids were replaced, the carbs were stripped and cleaned and the valve clearances were done professionally. The clutch slave was rebuilt and clutch plates were replaced. The fork seals are beginning to weep a little, probably because the bike hasn’t been ridden enough the last few years. They are not dripping though. Jetting is not right for the elevation I live at because the jetting is set for sea level. It seems the bike needs the battery replaced. I tried to change to LED turn signal bulbs and that has not worked out. The signals need to be sorted out. They work…sort of.”
Modifications:
Yoshimura exhaust. “The modern exhaust gives it an amazing 80’s sport bike exhaust howl that is spine tingling. Its good fun to let the motor rip through the gears.”
Triumph Daytona 955 front brakes.
Aftermarket levers and grips.
Windscreen.
Rubber valve stems, “The valve stem caps are off an F18 fighter jet. A friend is an airframe tech and he gave them to me.”
Seat recovered.
Not shown: Upgraded front/rear suspension.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax tires with date codes of 1909 and 4009.
The sale includes two keys, literature, spare fuel tank, OEM levers, original windscreen, and more.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Crossfield, Alberta, Canada, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Canada title. Have any FZ750 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
