Yamaha FJ-1200

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Yamaha FJ-1200
Manufacturer
Production 1986
Class Sport touring
Engine
Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Horsepower 129.95 HP (96.9 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic With 3-way Preload And Damping Adjustment
Rear: Monocross Monoshock 5-way Preload And 5-way Damping Adjustment
Brakes Front: 2x282mm Discs
Rear: Single 282mm Disc
Front Tire 120/80 V16
Rear Tire 150/80 V16
Wheelbase 58.7 inches (1491 mm)
Length 87.8 inches (2230 mm)
Width 30.51 inches (775 mm)
Seat Height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight 259.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha FJ-1200 was a Air/oil Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1986. Max torque was 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 129.95 HP (96.9 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1188.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

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

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/80 V16 front tire and a 150/80 V16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x282mm Discs in the front and a Single 282mm Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic With 3-way Preload And Damping Adjustment while the rear was equipped with a Monocross Monoshock 5-way Preload And 5-way Damping Adjustment. The wheelbase was 58.7 inches (1491 mm) long.

1986 - 1991 Yamaha FJ-1200[edit | edit source]

1986 - 1991 Yamaha FJ-1200

Displacement increased to 1188 cc with 3mm-large bores in 1986, and the 1989 FJ improves the engine with a more precise, digitally controlled spark-advance unit. A new electric fuel pump satisfies the 36mm Mikuni constant vacuum-carburetors, which have one-size-leaner main jets for fewer emissions.