The FZR1000 was generally regarded world's finest production sports motorcycle at that time and in its 1989 FZR1000R incarnation the engine produced over 140 hp with a class-leading handling to match.

[3] Additionally a new wheel design with lightweight hollow spokes that were wide enough to take the latest radial tyres was fitted.

The FZR1000 Genesis was presented to the public at the Cologne IFMA motorcycle show in Germany in September 1986 [4] and went out of production following the 1994 introduction and sales success of the latest generation of SuperSport motorcycles, led by the 1992 introduction of the Honda Fireblade.

In 1989 the machine received a major redesign, top to bottom, notably resulting in a marginal increase in capacity, rising from 989cc to 1002cc.

The new EXUP machine gave class leading pulling power from low revs, seamlessly, up to the red line at 11,500 rpm.

It also allowed extremely radical high lift cams that gave a very lumpy idle when unplugged in the open position or when using a full aftermarket exhaust.

The new frame was complemented by large 41mm diameter Telescopic forks, cast aluminum hollow spoke wheels suitable for radial tyres.