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Yamaha FJ1200

The Yamaha FJ1200 is a series of touring sports bikes that appeared in the offer of the famous Japanese brand from 1986 to 1996. The bike originated from the FJ1100, mainly by modifying the engine, i.e. increasing the displacement.

technical parameters Yamaha FJ1200

Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 1986-1996
Class Sport touring
Engine 1,188 cc air/oil-cooled in-line four-cylinder
Transmission 5-speed sequential manual transmission, chain-drive
Lenght 2,230 mm (88 in)
Width 775 mm (30.5 in)
Wheelbase 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Wet weight 266 kg (586 lb)
Fuel capacity 24 L (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal)
Bore Stroke 77.0 mm × 63.8 mm (3.03 in × 2.51 in)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System Mikuni BS36 36 mm carburettor x 4
Ignition TCI (Analogue) 1986–1987 / TCI (Digital) 1988–1996
Seat Height 790 mm (31.1 in)
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping
Suspension Rear Link-type, gas/oil damped, 8-way adjustable spring preload, 12-way adjustable rebound damping
Brakes Front Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front 120/80-VR16 (through 1987) 120/70-VR17 (1988 on)
Tires Rear 150/80-VR16

Yamaha FJ1200

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