FJ 1200

1992 Yamaha FJ 1200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's sport touring motorcycle lineup, the 1992 Yamaha FJ 1200 utilizes a 1188 cc (72.5 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. 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 280 kg (617 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.46 HP/kg (2.15 kg per horsepower). The 22-liter (5.8 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.