Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS vs Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) (1997)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABSstacks up against the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FJ 1200 ABSYamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS)
Model year19971992
Price
Engine1188 cc1188 cc
Horsepower125 hp130 hp
Torque110 Nm
Weight221 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 150/80-16

Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS vs Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS and the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FJ 1200 ABS brings 125 hp in a 221 kg package, while the Yamaha FJ 1200 A (ABS) counters with 130 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: