Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS - 1996 Specifications and Reviews

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General information

CategorySport touring
ModelYamaha FJ 1200 ABS
Year1996
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Gearbox5-speed
StarterElectric
Valves per cylinder4
Torque107.90
Power125.00
Stroke4
Engine typeIn-line four
Capacity:1188.00 ccm (72.49 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight248.0 kg (546.7 pounds)

Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS dimensions and frame

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesDual disc

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.5040 HP/kg
 
 

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

125 hp
Peak Power
3.4s
0-60 mph

Best For

Track45%
City50%
Cornering60%
Daily Riding65%
Touring88%
Passenger80%

Rider Profile

Best ForBest suited to riders with at least a couple of years of experience, given its substantial weight and strong midrange torque.
PurposeDesigned as a long-distance sport tourer that blends highway speed with all-day comfort rather than outright track performance.
Rider FitA tall, heavy machine that demands reasonable strength and inseam length for confident low-speed maneuvering and parking.
CharacterA muscular, air-cooled four-cylinder workhorse that delivers effortless torque and stable, planted handling over long distances.
Not Ideal ForNot a good match for new riders seeking a light, nimble bike or anyone wanting agile back-road cornering performance.

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

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Feet:

At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1996 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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