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sport-touring / default rider 183 cm

Yamaha FJ1100 vs Yamaha FJ1200 ergonomics

Yamaha FJ1100 and Yamaha FJ1200 land within a few ergonomic points for the default rider, so the better choice comes down to posture preference and bike category.

Fit verdict

Yamaha FJ1100

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

Yamaha FJ1200

95Comfortable

All contacts reached

The two bikes are close enough that posture preference matters more than the overall score.

Geometry snapshot

Geometry comparison for Yamaha FJ1100 and Yamaha FJ1200
SpecYamaha FJ1100Yamaha FJ1200
Seat height780 mm780 mm
Wheelbase1,491 mm1,490 mm
Wet weight252 kg259 kg
Displacement1,097 cc1,188 cc

Posture metrics

Knee angle

Yamaha FJ1100
Sport (58.0 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Sport (58.0 deg)

Hip angle

Yamaha FJ1100
Neutral (89.8 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Neutral (89.8 deg)

Elbow angle

Yamaha FJ1100
Relaxed (143.3 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Relaxed (143.3 deg)

Torso lean

Yamaha FJ1100
Neutral (13.6 deg)
Yamaha FJ1200
Neutral (13.6 deg)