What category is the 1987 Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced Effect)?

General information
Category	Sport touring
Model	Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect)
Year	1987

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Fuel control	DOHC
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x stroke	77.0 x 63.8 mm (3.0 x 2.5 inches)
Compression	9.7:1
Top speed	231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)
Power	100.00
Engine type	In-line four, four-stroke
Capacity:	1188.00 ccm (72.49 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Dual disc
Rear tyre dimensions	150/80-16
Front tyre dimensions	120/80-16
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	24.00 litres (6.34 gallons)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	259.0 kg (571.0 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

100 hp

Peak Power

4.2s

0-60 mph

Track30%

City45%

Cornering50%

Daily Riding65%

Touring82%

Passenger78%

Best For	This is a bike best suited to riders with at least some prior experience, given its substantial weight and torquey inline-four power delivery, and note this particular listing is a reduced-power (restricted) version of the FJ1200 with output limited to ar
Purpose	Built as a sport-touring machine, it prioritizes long-distance comfort and stable high-speed cruising over outright sportiness or agility.
Rider Fit	At 280kg fully loaded, it demands a rider with reasonable strength and confidence for slow-speed maneuvers, parking, and stop-and-go handling.
Character	A classic big-bore air-cooled four with a smooth, linear power delivery and relaxed, unhurried road manners rather than sharp, aggressive responses.
Not Ideal For	This is not the right bike for riders seeking nimble flickability, off-road capability, or track-day sharpness.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.