Yamaha
FJ1200 Gallery
Basing on the
success of the FJ1100, Yamaha decided, in 1986,
to boost performance and add upgraded suspension
and other components. The result was the FJ1200.
Produced virtually the same from 1986 through
1989, a slight update of the bodywork kept the
model line current through 1993, when Yamaha
discontinued the FJ.
Other liter-class motorcycles produce more
peak horsepower and handle better than the FJ
but the Yamaha’s beauty becomes apparent
as sure as its odometer racks up miles.
The bike’s main competitors during its
production years were mainly the BMW’s
K100RS, Suzuki’s 1100 Katana and Kawasaki’s
ZX-10.
Weight and sheer size are the major chinks
in the FJ’s armor when it comes to the
road battle with newer, liter bikes. Weighing
588 pounds wet, it’s considerably heavier
than the modern racers; the FZR 1000 weighs
522 pounds and the GSXR 1000 weighs 532. The
FJ’s wheelbase stretches to 58.7 inches,
while the biggest FZR’s wheelbase is 57
inches, and the GSXR’s 56.7 inches.
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Yamaha FJ1200 |
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Engine - 1200cc, 4 cylinder inline,
aircooled, DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, 4 carburetors
Horsepower - 103bhp at back wheel @ 8500rpm
Top Speed - 150mph
Standing 1/4 mile - 11.0 sec
Weight - 265kg
Lanuched - 1986 - 1993. More
info.. |
| 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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The engine is the old 1100 bored out with
a few detail changes to the transmission
and a lighter, stainless steel exhaust system.
To cope with the demand of the long-distance
rider, two screens of different heights
are delivered with the bike, and there's
also an electric fuel tap mounted in the
fairing, plus a clock. Although the base
lines are sporting the FJ scores by being
so uncomplicated and relaxing to ride. |
| 1987 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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1TX. |
| 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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| 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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3CV. |
| 1988 Yamaha FJ 1200 |
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| 1988 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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| 1989 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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| 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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3WX with ABS. |
| 1991 Yamaha FJ1200A |
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| 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 |
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Combines a flexible motor with enough
comfort to keep you in the saddle for hours
at a time. Alternator is placed behind the
cylinders to keep it narrower than its rivals.
Lots of torque from the reliable 1200cc
engine makes everyday riding a piece of
cake! |
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