1984 Yamaha FJ1100
Born in 1984, the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 is a 1097cc four-cylinder touring motorcycle producing 125hp from Yamaha.
Specifications
Engine
- Type
- DOHC inline-4
- Displacement
- 1097 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Power
- 125 hp @ 9000 rpm
- Torque
- 100.0 Nm
- Compression
- —
- Bore × Stroke
- 74.0 × 63.8 mm
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Fuel System
- 4x Mikuni carburetors
Chassis & Transmission
- Frame
- Steel perimeter frame
- Front Suspension
- Air-assisted fork
- Rear Suspension
- Monoshock
- Front Brake
- Dual disc
- Rear Brake
- Single disc
- Front Tyre
- —
- Rear Tyre
- —
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Final Drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top Speed
- 240 km/h (149 mph)
- ¼ Mile
- —
Dimensions & Weight
- Dry Weight
- 245 kg (540 lbs)
- Wet Weight
- 265 kg (584 lbs)
- Seat Height
- 800 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1510 mm
- Ground Clearance
- —
- Fuel Capacity
- 22.0 L
History & Story
The 1984 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 was introduced by Yamaha as a touring motorcycle aimed at riders seeking touring motorcycle performance and style. Manufactured in Japan, it represented Yamaha's vision for the four-cylinder touring motorcycle market during the 1980s.
At the heart of the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 sits a 1097cc DOHC inline-4 engine producing 125 horsepower at 9000 rpm. The four-cylinder powerplant features a four-cylinder layout with air-cooled cooling, fed by 4x Mikuni carburetors. Power reaches the rear wheel through a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive.
Built around a steel perimeter frame frame, the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 suspends its 245 kg (540 lbs) on air-assisted fork forks and monoshock rear units. Braking relies on dual disc at the front and single disc at the rear, with a 1510 mm wheelbase providing stability.
Performance-wise, the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 achieves a claimed top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 22.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for touring motorcycle duties. The seat height of 800 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
At the heart of the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 sits a 1097cc DOHC inline-4 engine producing 125 horsepower at 9000 rpm. The four-cylinder powerplant features a four-cylinder layout with air-cooled cooling, fed by 4x Mikuni carburetors. Power reaches the rear wheel through a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive.
Built around a steel perimeter frame frame, the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 suspends its 245 kg (540 lbs) on air-assisted fork forks and monoshock rear units. Braking relies on dual disc at the front and single disc at the rear, with a 1510 mm wheelbase providing stability.
Performance-wise, the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 achieves a claimed top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). With a generous fuel capacity of 22.0 liters, it offers reasonable range for touring motorcycle duties. The seat height of 800 mm makes it comfortable for most riders.
Known Issues
- Charging system rotor failures on early models
- Speedometer gear wear
Fun Facts
- The 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 was one of the largest-displacement motorcycles of its era
- With 125hp, the 1984 Yamaha FJ1100 was considered extremely powerful when launched
Collector Information
- Parts Availability
- Good
- Collector Rating
- 5/10
Resources & Parts
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