+ Add a photo

Sportbikes

1994Yamaha YZF 750 R

★ 4.8

18 fields on record

The 1994 Yamaha YZF 750 R is a lightweight sportbike designed for riders seeking nimble handling and precise control. Powered by a potent 125 hp inline-four engine, it excels in aggressive cornering and responsive acceleration. This model is best known for establishing Yamaha's YZF sport bike lineage with its compact frame and impressive power-to-weight ratio.

Capacity: 749.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 194.0 kg
Seat height: 785 mm
Power: 125.0 HP (91.9 kW) @ 12000 RPM

⇄ Compare with another bike All model years

What’s new for the 1994 Yamaha YZF 750 R

vs the 1993

Spec	1993	1994
Torque	78.5 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.9 ft.lbs)	80.4 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.3 ft.lbs)
Seat height	795 mm (31.3 inches)	785 mm (30.9 inches)

Other years 1993 1994 1995 1996

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering80%

City riding45%

Daily riding45%

Touring40%

Two-up40%

Track82%

Best for: Built primarily as a homologation-era sportbike, it excels at spirited road riding and track days rather than commuting or long-distance touring.
Built for: It has the personality of a raw, high-revving 90s superbike: eager, direct, and reward-driven when pushed hard through corners.
Not ideal for: It is not a good fit for new riders, those seeking upright comfort, or anyone wanting to venture off-road.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to us

Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1994 Yamaha YZF 750 R, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

More bikes at 751-820 mm — Middle Ground →

Find bikes that fit your height →

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 749.0 ccm
Power: 125.0 HP (91.9 kW) @ 12000 RPM
Torque: 80.4 Nm (8.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four
Power/weight ratio: 0.6443 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system: Liquid
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 5

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Seat height: 785 mm
Dry weight: 194.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.50 litres

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1993	1994	1995	1996
Capacity	749 cc	749 cc	749 cc	749 cc
Dry weight	195 kg	194 kg	196 kg	196 kg
Seat height	795 mm	785 mm	770 mm	770 mm
Fuel capacity	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Rider Reviews

4.8

★★★★★

Rider rating

Robert1207 Jun 2011

I own a 94 yzf750R and find it a very reliable bike that handles really well for a 16+yr old motorcycle. Mine is the US version in color scheme with yellow rims. The looks grow on you in time and you feel like your riding in the bike.