| Year | 1987 FZR1000 (GENESIS) |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, 35° forward inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 989 |
| Bore x Stroke | 75 x 56 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Induction | 4x 37mm BDS Mikuni |
| Ignition | Digital / electric |
| Max power (rear tyre) | 135 hp 100.8 kW @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.4 kg-m 102 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed / chain |
| Frame | Double cradle aluminium Deltabox |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic infinite preload adjustable. 130mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock infinite preload adjust, 130mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 317mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 264mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60 VR18 |
| Dry/Wet Weight | 204 kg / 215 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres |
| Consumption average | 15.8 km/lit |
| Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | 13.1 m / 37.6 m |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 10.7 sec / 204.97 kmh |
| Top Speed | 256.6 kmh |