Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis (reduced effect) vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis (reduced effect)stacks up against the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZR 750 Genesis (reduced effect)Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect)
Model year19881987
Price
Engine749 cc749 cc
Horsepower100 hp100 hp
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120170-17 / 160/60-18 110/90-18 / 150/70-18

Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis (reduced effect) vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis (reduced effect) and the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZR 750 Genesis (reduced effect) brings 100 hp, while the Suzuki GSX-R 750 Special Edition (reduced effect) counters with 100 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: