Yamaha FJ1200 3CV Reviews

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Yamaha FJ1200 3CV
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Average Ratings for Yamaha FJ1200 3CV

  • Build quality4.6 stars
  • Reliability4.8 stars
  • Value for Money4.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.7 stars
  • Overall Rating4.6 stars

36 Reviews For Yamaha FJ1200 3CV

  • Toni P 24th Nov 2009

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    I have owned my FJ1200 since new and after owning many other bikes from various manufacturers there is nothing out there that can compare. I used change my bikes every two years but there is just something about the bike, and the fact I started my family, that made want to keep it. It is bullet proof!! Apart from the usual chains, sprockets, tyres etc. every thing on it is totally original. 21 years on and the kids older I decided to get a new bike. The FJ now shares the garage with a K1200S but guess which one gets to play more. Find one, buy it and enjoy it.

  • Guest 12th Nov 2009

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    I have had my fj1200 for 19 years. It has always been more than dependable and a reliable ride. Has great torque and its mid range is excellent. Had to ride it for transportation in Atlanta for several years and it was always a controlled ride even on the beltway. Great bike and I still have it.

    I changed the pipes to slip ons and changed the seat to a Corbin. The fj1200 sits a little high and the corbin seat puts you down and closer to the ground. I have replaced several minor parts and i ...

  • Guest 17th Oct 2009

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    I did have a Honda super bold'or it was a s... box i sold it and got the FJ 1200,its an excellent bike i have done 70,000 km on it and i have only put a 4 into 1 on it and a taller windshield the power of the bike is brilliant from 60 to 200kms it dosn't miss a beat, i think yamaha got it right with the FJs. thanks Bull Ant.

  • Guest 29th Aug 2009

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    I had a 94 fj1200 for a couple of years and it was a great bike ! I added a scottoiler and a givi top box , otherwise it was standard services every 6000km . Bike never let me down , was awesome when you opened up the throttle and my teenage children loved to go for a ride with dad . alas a divorce and the temporary seduction of a 98 model 1100 virago meant we were parted . I am now looking for another fj1200 as the cruiser kills my sore back , with its soft rear end . The fj1200 had 250,000km o ...

  • Guest 22nd May 2009

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    I own a 1993 FJ1200 ABS. Awesome bike. Have owned numerous Honda's and all have had problems. Not my FJ. Killer motor, dead nuts reliable. Going on 10 years of ownership.

  • jamesy12345 21st May 2009

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    I've had my 1993 abs FJ for a year now. I travel 280 miles a days 3 or 4 week in all sorts of weather and traffic. I've got to say this is a masterpiece, its grunty, noisy and involving and totally placid and predictable when all you want to do is get your head down and knock off the 150 miles home yet will howl like a banshee when provoked. Apart form a thirst for oil of around 2000 miles per litre and petrol at 11 miles per litre it's really cheap to run, insurance is reasonable parts are n ...

  • Guest 4th May 2009

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    The Yamaha FJ1200 3CV has a very torque engine can pull strongly in top gear with out changing down on motor ways etc.fast enough to frighten but very comfy too.If you Dyno-jet the carbs ( I used a stage 3 Dyna-jet kit as I was running K+N'S and a 4 into 1 S/S Exhaust system it makes the best of the donks power.

  • fjtonyashford 5th Apr 2009

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    I replaced my newer 3XW abs with a 1990 3CV,I think it's a much nicer bike to look at ,mirrors are still next to useless,but the whole bike feels much more robust and settled, I have fitted 4 cone type K&N filters,Laser end cans goodridge hoses and discs and a scottoiler, it's never let me down,it's left out in all weathers,quick splash with a hose and all good again, got abit of a misfire at the moment due to the air filters need to get it rejetted and have the carbs balanced,booked in next wee ...

  • Chippa 1st Dec 2008

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    My FJ is the BEST bike I have owned... and I've had LOTS of bikes...
    She is SO good in the twist's, then she will just eat up the highway K's/miles on the way home...
    For an 'old' bike you won't find any better....

  • john deaks 2nd Oct 2008

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    I've had mine for 10yrs.She is a 91'reg and had 13k on the clock.She has now covered 71k and never let me down.She rides as good as any modern bike.There is probably no other bike that is as flexible for the money.Other than normal consumables all I have replaced is the rear shock.

  • Guest 6th Jul 2008

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    Handle bar origional grips are way too narrow but other than that the Yamaha FJ1200 best bike 10/10 for value and performance.

  • syngen 18th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have two Yamaha FJ1200s, one runner and one parts. I like reconditioning parts and swaping them over. Its all pretty straightfoward. I use the runner to do about 3-400 km per week to work and back no problems. Amazingly we just recovered from a freeway rear ender (high speed) with a bent triple tree two bent parts and no detectable cracks or bends in the frame. I only got one broken leg from somersaulting over the handel bars so I was lucky. So I'm rapt with the bike. Its fixed and so am I af ...

  • Andy fj modder 17th Jun 2008

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    These bikes are awsome after a few mods and will worry all but the committed sports bike riders.
    Can be good without above mods for laid back reliable touring or commuting. Have had no gear problems or any major problems these bikes are bulletproof ask doc hacker of club 180,000 miles and still good.

  • Salsa Pete 16th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Very comfortable 2 up touring. Low seat height great for veritcally challenged riders. Lots of torque allowing minimal gear changes. Bullet proof motor. Very stable at high speeds. Easy to maintain and well built.
    Steel tank allows for magnetic tank bag.
    Taller eagle screen offers better protection. Vista throttle lock, heated grips and air hawk seat are great additions for long distance touring.

  • Guest 29th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Yamaha FJ1200 is a GREAT overall bike but it can be improved. A set of mikuni smoothies help as well as the 97 thunder ace swing arm and rim swap--- you can actually shoe horn a 190 rear tire with this swap! Get newer compound rubber and a little better handling. Go 4mm over bore and you have a stroker busa engine!

  • spong Rank: Lance Corporal 28th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    On the breakfast run the Yamaha FJ1200 gets more looks than the R1, K8 Busa you name it. I wouldnt mind a higher screen because the wind gets me square in the face. Standard saddle is uncomfortable for apassenger I have seen photos of very comfortable looking saddles but they are not availible in South Africa.

  • Guest 26th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Great all round touring bike loads of torque well suited for touring comfortable and easy to handle.

  • Guest 28th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    As mentioned above, its a big steady tourer with masses of power, a huge cult following, many after market extras available to aid either comfort or performance. A future classic which is in no way left behind with today's modern tourers.

  • Andy Morrin 12th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Fantastic motorcycle, still surprisingly good after all this time.
    Has real character. Balance when moving. Engine performance is tremendous in a usable way.

  • 1BADFJ1200R 8th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I own a 1989 Yamaha fj1200 with 70000 miles on the clock and let me tell runs like new. This FJ handles very good lots of power anywhere any speed i never down shift even my friend owns an gsxr600 2005 and I blow him way with my fj...

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