Across the 1995 and 1997 model years, the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 546.7 lb (248 kg).
Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS is heavier than about 93.2% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1995, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 546.7 lb (248 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,188 cc |
| Torque | 79.6 lb-ft (107.9 Nm) to 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1995 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.56 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.17 cc / lb to 2.44 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 41 lb / 100 cc to 46 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS weigh?
The source data gives 487.2 lb (221 kg) to 546.7 lb (248 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 93rd percentile among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 697 lb (316.1 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 14.56 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS engine for its weight?
The model has about 2.17 cc per lb to 2.44 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 487.2 lb (221 kg) (1997) up to 546.7 lb (248 kg) (1995).
Is the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 226 lb (102.5 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
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.