FZ 750 (reduced effect)

1985 Yamaha FZ 750 (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1985 Yamaha FZ 750 (reduced effect) sport motorcycle, Yamaha features a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 10,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 133.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the FZ 750 (reduced effect) measures 241 kg (531 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.41 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 231 km/h (144 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1985 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.