Naked Motorcycles
1988Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer
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The 1988 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer is a muscle-styled naked bike built around Yamaha's five-valve FZ750 engine. Its liquid-cooled 749cc inline four drives through a six-speed gearbox. A low 750 mm seat and 217.7 kg dry weight give it a cruiser-like stance with sporty performance.
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 217.7 kg
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Power
- 99.0 HP (72.8 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A versatile naked/sport-tourer hybrid built for spirited road riding, commuting, and occasional longer trips.
- Built for
- Delivers a punchy, characterful in-line four engine feel with strong midrange torque and dependable all-round road manners.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for off-road adventures or riders seeking a lightweight, hyper-agile machine for track-focused riding.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →25
out of 100Below average
The 1988 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 74.8% of the time, 6.9 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 25% of models.
All years of this model: 50 / 100 (average) from 640 tests.
74.8%Passed first time
15.3%Failed outright
9.9%Fixed during test
33,000Typical miles
385Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
19
28
25
46
34
19861987198819891990
Against its rivals · ranks 4 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha SRX 6 | 83 Excellent | 245 |
| 2 | BMW K 75 | 71 Good | 17,173 |
| 3 | BMW R65 | 53 Average | 7,835 |
| 4 | Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer | 50 Average | 640 |
| 5 | Moto Guzzi V 65 | 45 Average | 883 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Z 550 GT | 21 Below average | 214 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 749.0 ccm
- Power
- 99.0 HP (72.8 kW)
- Engine type
- In-line four
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4548 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Valves per cylinder
- 5
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Clutch
- wet plate
Performance
- Top speed
- 240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 750 mm
- Dry weight
- 217.7 kg
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- CrMo steel
- Front suspension
- 41 mm
- Rear suspension
- dual preload adjustable
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
Other
- Color options
- red
- Modifications compared to previous model
- chrome pipes and wheels are the only variation from the 87 (black)
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1986 | 1988 | 1989 | 1992 | 1995 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc | 749 cc |
| Dry weight | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg | 204 kg |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | — | 13 L | — | — | — |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 19 Poor | 25 Below average | 46 Average | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer?
The 1988 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer has a Capacity of 749.0 ccm (45.71 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer have?
The 1988 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer has a Power of 99.0 HP (72.8 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer have?
The 1988 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer weigh?
The 1988 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer has a Dry weight of 217.7 kg (479.9 pounds).
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