Built around Yamaha's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1992 Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect) features a 1188 cc (72.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the FJ 1200 A (ABS) (reduced effect) measures 280 kg (617 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.8 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 218 km/h (135 mph).
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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