Yamaha FZ700 Motorcycle - Street (1987)

The 1987 Yamaha FZ700 was a unique model, primarily produced for the U.S. market to circumvent import tariffs on motorcycles with engines larger than 700cc. Nicknamed the "Tariff Beater", it was effectively a de-stroked version of the FZ750. This model featured a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 5 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, and fed by four 34mm Mikuni downdraft carburetors. Its engine displacement was 697 cc, producing 102 hp (74.4 kW) at 10,500 rpm. As the FZ700 was a "one-year-only model" for 1987, there were no mid-cycle generation or engine changes within its production run. It was largely offered as a single "Base" model. While some parts listings might show designations like "FZ700T" or "FZ700TC", these generally refer to the same core model and not distinct trim levels with varying features. Its very existence was a change from the FZ750, as Yamaha reduced the FZ750's displacement to 697cc by de-stroking the crankshaft to avoid high import tariffs. FAQ:

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