FJ 1200 (reduced effect)

1989 Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1989 Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect) relies on a 1188 cc (72.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. 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 (reduced effect) measures 259 kg (571 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.59 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 231 km/h (144 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1986 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.