

This edition of the Yamaha FJ-09 Triple is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder.This particular Yamaha FJ-09 has a 847cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 3 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 2017 FJ-09 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FJ-09's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2005 Kawasaki Z 750 S | 2005cc.1995 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1995cc.
Weighing in at 207 kgs (456 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FJ-09 Triple in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 847cc 12 valve V4 3 cylinder engine produces 114 bhp (85 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 64.5 lb-ft (87.5 Nm) @ 8500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FJ-09 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2017 Yamaha FJ-09 Triple has a Power to weight ratio of 550.7 bhp per ton and 311.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 FJ-09 competing with the 2005 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [574.6 bhp\ton] and the 2003 Kawasaki Z 1000 DOHC [574.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FJ-09 generating around 311.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Norton Commando 961 SS [336.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 1998 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade [336.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 6.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha FJ-09 Triple similar in acceleration to the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple (6.7 secs) and the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple (6.7 secs). This Yamaha FJ-09 Triple also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2017 Yamaha FJ-09 Triple and the 1990 Norton Commander Police
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Yamaha FJ-09 Triple on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1990 Norton Commander Police (0 secs) and the 1981 Honda CB 125 N (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Yamaha FJ-09 Triple has a maximum speed of 135mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Yamaha FJ-09 Triple then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).