Yamaha FJ-1100

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Yamaha FJ-1100
Manufacturer
Production 1985
Class Sport touring
Engine
Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 73.7mm x 73.7mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower 124.98 HP (93.2 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Suspension Front: 41mm Stanchion Tube, 3-way Position Adjustable Preload Damping
Rear: Single Shock 17-way Adjustable Rebound Damping
Brakes Front: Double discs 282 mm
Rear: Single disc 282 mm
Front Tire 120/80 V16
Rear Tire 150/80 V16
Wheelbase 58.7 inches (1491 mm)
Length 85.59 inches (2174 mm)
Width 28.7 inches (729 mm)
Seat Height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight 252.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha FJ-1100 was a Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1985. Max torque was 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 124.98 HP (93.2 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 73.7mm bore x 73.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1097.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/80 V16 front tire and a 150/80 V16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 282 mm in the front and a Single disc 282 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm Stanchion Tube, 3-way Position Adjustable Preload Damping while the rear was equipped with a Single Shock 17-way Adjustable Rebound Damping. The wheelbase was 58.7 inches (1491 mm) long.

1985 Yamaha FJ-1100[edit | edit source]

1985 Yamaha FJ-1100 1985 Yamaha FJ-1100

The FJ-1100 was the first litre-plus motorcycle. The FJ is a genuine 150 mph superbike, combining a huge and immenseley strong engine with a low and fairly lightweight chassis.