YAMAHA FJ1200A (1991-1996) Specs, Performance & Photos

It all started with the FJ1100 manufactured by Yamaha in 1984. The FJ1100 was a sport-touring motorcycle designed by GK Dynamics. It offered sportiness with street-friendly characteristics like good maneuverability and long-distance comfort, with an upright seating position and a large fairing, reducing fatigue.

In 1986, Yamaha took it a step further and decided to increase the FJ1100 displacement and upgrade its suspension and other components, resulting in a new model named the FJ1200. The newly released bike had an increased power output from 125 to 130 hp with more low-mid-range torque.

The FJ1200 was available in three versions, including the 1TX, 3CV, and 3XW. All models had improvements to the bodywork, suspension components, and the addition of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) on the 1991 FJ1200A manufactured until 1996 when it was discontinued in the United Kingdom market. Also, the bike was stopped in the United States market in 1993.

In 1991, the first FJ1200A model appeared on the market, equipped with the ABS safety feature that offered more control over different road conditions or on demanding braking situations.

In 1996, the FJ1200A was in its last year of production and was powered by a 1,188cc four-stroke four-cylinder air/oil-cooled engine that was capable of delivering an output power of 130 hp with peak power at 9,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 7,500 rpm.

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