1990 Yamaha FJ1200 review from United Kingdom
"Budget power"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Electric fuel switch went on the blink, leading to intermittent fuel starvation until it was disconnected.
General comments?
Massive torque, great power and good comfort.
It is heavy, but apart from that, there's really nothing to criticize.
The turbulence is more than you'd expect from its reputation, but this can be cured with a custom screen. That done, it's superb.
Keeping up the the latest, greatest 600s is a blast; without the associated back/wrist/wallet pain.
Just ditch the bellypan before you wear through it.
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| Reliable, fast, comfortable. Do you really need an FJR? |
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| Awesome "Old School" bike |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CBR600F3 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2006 |