Sport Tourers
1996Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS
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The 1996 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS is a powerful air-cooled sports tourer with ABS. Its 1,188cc inline four makes 125 hp and 107.9 Nm through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A 790 mm seat and 248 kg dry weight make it a fast, stable long-distance machine.
- Capacity
- 1188.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 248.0 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (91.9 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a long-distance sport tourer that blends highway speed with all-day comfort rather than outright track performance.
- Built for
- A muscular, air-cooled four-cylinder workhorse that delivers effortless torque and stable, planted handling over long distances.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good match for new riders seeking a light, nimble bike or anyone wanting agile back-road cornering performance.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1188.0 ccm
- Power
- 125.0 HP (91.9 kW)
- Torque
- 107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5040 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Air
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Dry weight
- 248.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Not on record - add it
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- ABS
- Yes
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1996 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1188 cc | 1188 cc |
| Dry weight | 248 kg | 221 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS?
The 1996 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS has a Capacity of 1188.0 ccm (72.50 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS have?
The 1996 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS has a Power of 125.0 HP (91.9 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS have?
The 1996 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS?
The 1996 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS has a Torque of 107.9 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.6 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS weigh?
The 1996 Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS has a Dry weight of 248.0 kg (546.7 pounds).
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