The Yamaha FJ 1200 motorcycle dimensions for 1986-1995 is wheelbase 58.7 in (1,490 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha FJ 1200 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.7 in (806 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha FJ 1200 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | — | — | — | — | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Yamaha FJ 1200 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha FJ 1200 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha FJ 1200 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.7 in (1,490 mm), giving the Yamaha FJ 1200 a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha FJ 1200 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. About the same as the category median.
Did the Yamaha FJ 1200 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha FJ 1200?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 58.7 in (1,490 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.