1987 Yamaha FZ750 Genesis, 750 cc. Registration number D362 ...

Hammer

£1,000

1987 Yamaha FZ750 Genesis, 750 cc. Registration number D362 ELL. Frame number 2LM026821. Engine number TBC.
Produced between 1985 and 1991, the FZ750 is notable for several reasons, perhaps the most radical being the 5-valve cylinder head with a radial arrangement. This became something of a Yamaha trademark, and although disputed in recent years, it was argued that for a given lift, the 3 inlet valves flowed more efficiently than conventional twin inlet valves. What was indisputable was that their light weight allowed for faster opening speeds, and softer valve springs, all contributing to theoretical increases in engine speed and thus power outputs. Whatever the scientific merits, the bikes were famous for their linear power delivery, and in 1985 it was still considered impressive to achieve 150 mph from a 750 road machine.
ELL was imported into the UK in 1996 and in 1999 Roger Claxton of Whitby was the owner, he sold it to our vendor when he had injured his leg and could not kick over his normal British classic in April of 2011. Once his leg was better the Genesis was pushed into the shed and not ridden again, although periodically it was fired up and allowed to warm up. Last MOT'd in 2011 with a mileage of 32,116 kilometres, it fired up first time when the cataloguer viewed it .
Sold with the V5C, old MOT's from 2000-2006 and 2011, it will need gentle recommissioning.