Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis vs Gilera GP 800 Centenario (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesisstacks up against the Gilera GP 800 Centenario. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ 750 GenesisGilera GP 800 Centenario
Model year19872009
Price
Engine749 cc839 cc
Horsepower106 hp66 hp
Torque76 Nm
Weight243 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.6 L4.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedAutomatic
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle discDouble disc. Bremo
Tires120/80-16 / 130/80-18 120/70-16 / 160/60-15

Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis vs Gilera GP 800 Centenario — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis and the Gilera GP 800 Centenario usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ 750 Genesis brings 106 hp, while the Gilera GP 800 Centenario counters with 66 hp at 243 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: