Yamaha FJ1200

Yamaha FJ1200, 3XW model
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	FJ
Production	1986-1996
Predecessor	FJ1100
Successor	FJR1300
Class	Sport touring
Engine	1,188 cc air/oil-cooledin-line four-cylinder
Transmission	5-speedsequential manual transmission,chain-drive
Wheelbase	1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,230 mm (88 in) W: 775 mm (30.5 in)
Weight	266 kg (586 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	24 L (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal)

TheYamaha FJ1100 andFJ1200 aresport touring motorcycles that were produced byYamaha between 1984 and 1996.

Yamaha released the FJ1100 for model years 1984 and 1985. The FJ1100 was designed by GK Dynamics. This class is characterised by retaining sportiness while integrating more street-friendly riding characteristics, including good manoeuvrability as well as long-distance comfort, such as a more upright seating configuration designed to reduce back strain and a large fairing to reduce fatigue from wind resistance. Emphasis is placed on a balance of utility and sport, rather than pure performance orientation. The machine was noticeably narrower than many contemporaries, Yamaha achieved this by placing thealternator behind the cylinders instead of the more normal position on the end of thecrankshaft.^[1]

In 1986 Yamaha upgraded the FJ1100 by increasing the engine displacement slightly and adding upgraded suspension and other components. The result was the FJ1200. They also changed the colour choices with the next model, but they weren't significant. The peak power output was raised slightly to 130 bhp (97 kW) from the FJ1100s 125 bhp (93 kW),^{[citation needed]} the FJ1200 had more low- to mid-range torque. The FJ1200 was produced in three main successive versions (1TX, 3CV and 3XW) each updated version benefiting from improvements to bodywork, front and rear suspension components, and the addition of an optionalABS-equipped version(FJ1200A) from 1991 until 1996 when Yamaha discontinued the FJ1200 in the United Kingdom. The model was discontinued in the United States in 1993. Market competitors during its production years included theBMW K100RS, Suzuki's 1100Katana, and Kawasaki's Ninja ZX-10.^[1]

The FJ1200 uses a fourcylinder in-line layout and is air-cooled. Sixteen valves are operated by a chain-drivendouble overhead camshaft; valve clearances are adjusted using shims. The four constant-velocitycarburettors are mounted in a bank behind the cylinders and feed each cylinder through a short intakemanifolds. Four exhaust downpipes join a box below the engine where the gases are split to exit through two silencers (mufflers). The crankshaft is geared directly to theclutch, nocounter balancer shaft is used. Starting is by electric starter only. Lubrication is wet sump using atrochoid pump; an oil radiator assists with cooling.^[2] Both the FJ1100 and FJ1200 were fitted with an additional fuel vapour recovery system to comply withCalifornia emission regulations.^[3]

The FJ1200 uses a five-speed constant-meshsequential manualclose-ratiogearbox.The clutch is of the wet, multiple-disc diaphragm spring type and is hydraulically operated. Final drive is byO-ring chain andsprockets.

Theframe of the FJ1200 is manufactured frommild steel box-section and uses a perimeter layout, the fairing and upper rear section use separate cylindrical tubing sub-frames. The rearshock absorber is placed vertically behind the engine and connects to aswinging arm made fromextrudedaluminium alloy (note: later 3XW models have mild steel swinging arm) via several forged aluminium rocker arms. The 17-inch front wheel is held between 41 mm spring and oil dampedforks. The FJ1100 and early FJ1200 models featured adjustable anti-dive units and a smaller diameter 16-inch wheel.The FJ1100 and early FJ1200 used twin ventilateddisc brakes for the front wheel with a single ventilated disc at the rear. FJ1200 models, 3CV & 3XW, used solid front discs but retained the rear ventilated disc, front brake calipers were upgraded to a four-piston design.Ananti-lock braking system was used on the FJ1200A. A full fairing protects the rider, varying height fixed windscreens were available as options.^[4]

The FJ1200 features a standard 12 volt electrical system. The alternator and starter motor is mounted behind the cylinders.NippondensoTransistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) is used in conjunction with twocoils. Yamaha's self-cancelling indicator unit is used and a variable resistancegauging system is used to monitor engine oil contents with associated warning lights. A large fuel gauge is provided as is a low fuel level warning light. A digital clock is also fitted. A safety feature of the FJ1200 is that the engine ignition is cut if the first gear is selected with the side-stand down, this is now commonplace on modern motorcycles.^[5]

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