Built around Yamaha's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1995 Yamaha FJ 1200 utilizes a 1188 cc (72.5 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 125 HP (91.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 107.9 Nm (79.6 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 105.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), 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 0.48 HP/kg (2.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 319 km (198 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 244 km/h (152 mph).
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.
Specific Output
105.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.48 HP/kg (2.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~319 km (198 mi)
Engine
Displacement1188.0 ccm (72.49 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power125.0 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.6 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
Compression9.7:1
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 63.8 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni, 36 mm
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionTCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchWet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated
Performance
Top Speed244.3 km/h (151.8 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.90 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 34.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases160.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, twin spar
Front SuspensionTelescopic with 3-way preload and damping adjustment
Rear SuspensionMonocross monoshock 5-way preload and 5-way damping adjustment
Wheelbase1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight245.0 kg (540.1 pounds)
Weight incl.259.0 kg (571.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5102 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Transmission
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