Yamaha FJ 1100 - [1984] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Yamaha FJ 1100 - [1984]

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Yamaha FJ 1100 - [1984]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Yamaha FJ 1100
  • Year: 1984 | Type: Sport-Touring
  • Engine: 1097 cc (66.9 ci) 16 Valve
  • Engine Type: V4 | Cylinders: 4
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
  • Cooling: Air - Oil | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 252 kgs (555 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 227 kgs (500 lbs)
  • Power: 125 bhp (93 kW) @ 9000 rpm
  • Torque: 64.1 lb-ft (87.0 Nm) @ 8000 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 496.0 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 254.7 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 7.5 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 7.6 secs
  • Top Speed: 146 mph (234.9 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 12.89 secs @ 124 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Introduction:

This edition of the Yamaha FJ 1100 is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Yamaha FJ has a 1097cc Air - Oil cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020] image

An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]

The 1984 FJ 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's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged | 2020cc.2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged | 2019cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 252 kgs (555 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FJ 1100 in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.

Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025] image

The 1984 Yamaha FJ shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE - [2025]

In terms of power the 1097cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 125 bhp (93 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 64.1 lb-ft (87.0 Nm) @ 8000 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 [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FJ you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning - [2005] image

The 2005 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Yamaha FJ 1100.

The 1984 Yamaha FJ 1100 has a Power to weight ratio of 496.0 bhp per ton and 254.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 FJ competing with the 2005 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning [517.5 bhp\ton] and the 2005 Buell-EBR XB12R Firebolt [517.5 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

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 generating around 254.7 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 2012 Suzuki GSR 750 ABS [279.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Suzuki GSR 750 ABS [279.6 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.6 secs, this makes the Yamaha FJ 1100 similar in acceleration to the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F (7.5 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki Z 800 DOHC (7.5 secs). This Yamaha FJ 1100 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).

Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L - [1993] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1984 Yamaha FJ 1100 and the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L

When talking about the performance of the 1984 Yamaha FJ 1100 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.7 secs @ 124 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1993 Kawasaki ZX-R 750 L (10.7 secs) and the 1986 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 RX (10.7 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1984 version of the Yamaha FJ 1100 has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC - [2014] image

Top Speed of the 1984 FJ equals the 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Yamaha FJ 1100 then how about a 2014 Suzuki GSX-R 600 DOHC (157 mph) and the 2013 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Swantz Limited Edition (157 mph).

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RD 125

RD 200

RD 250

RD 350

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RS 200

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RZ 125

RZ 250

RZ 350

RZ 500

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SR 250

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TDR 125

TDR 250

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Tricity 155

Tricity 300

TRX 850

TT 225

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TT-R 250

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TW 200

TW 225

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TZR 250

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XP 530

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XS 250

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XS 400

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XS 850

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XSR 125

XSR 155

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XT 550

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XT 660

XTZ 125

XTZ 250

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XVS 125

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YZF-600

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YZF-R25

YZF-R3

YZF-R7

YZF-R9

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