For the 1992 model year, the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 617.3 lb (280 kg).
Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS)?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) is heavier than about 84.5% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 617.3 lb (280 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,188 cc |
| Torque | 79.7 lb-ft (108 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.81 US gal (22 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.9 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 617.3 lb (280 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 84.5% of 42 sport-touring motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS)?
Based on the supplied 5.81 US gal (22 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 36.1 lb (16.4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 797.3 lb (361.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.9% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 12.9 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 1.92 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) from the median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight of 486.1 lb (220.5 kg), the model is roughly 131.2 lb (59.5 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.