FJ 1200

1986 Yamaha FJ 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1986 Yamaha FJ 1200 pairs a 1188 cc (72.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130 HP (94.9 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 109.4 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the FJ 1200 measures 259 kg (571 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (1.99 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1986 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.