YAMAHA FJ1200A ABS (1992-1993) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FJ1200 was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by the Japanese maker from 1986 to 1996. The FJ1200 model evolved from the FJ1100 machine manufactured from 1984 to 1986 by increasing the engine displacement and upgrading the suspension and other components.

The 1986 machine had five additional hp from 125 to 130hp and more low-mid range torque. The FJ1200 was manufactured in three main versions named the 1TX, 3CV, and 3XW, where each machine featured bodywork improvements and front and rear suspension components.

From 1991 until 1996, when the FJ1200 was discontinued from the United Kingdom market, Yamaha introduced a new version that featured an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) under the FJ1200A designation. Also, in 1993, the FJ1200 was discontinued from the United States market.

During its production years, the FJ1200 faced competition from the BMW K100RS, Suzuki 1100 Katana, and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10.

In 1993, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha FJ1200A ABS, a sport touring machine that packed an additional ABS safety feature, offering more control over hard braking and various road conditions.

The bike's frame was made of mild steel box-section with a perimeter layout, while the fairing and upper rear section used tubing sub-frames. The front suspension comprised a telescopic fork with three-way preload and damping adjustment, and the rear suspension was handled by a five-way preload and five-way damping adjustment mono-shock absorber.

As for the braking power, the bike rolled on three-spoke cast aluminum wheels with a four-piston caliper, two 282 mm discs on the front, and a 282 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear.

In the power department, the 1993 Yamaha FJ1200A ABS packed a 1,188cc four-stroke air/oil-cooled four-cylinder engine that provided a power output of 130 hp at 9,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80-lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.