Triumph Daytona 1200 vs Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect) (1997)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Daytona 1200stacks up against the Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Daytona 1200Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect)
Model year19971992
Price
Engine1180 cc1188 cc
Horsepower147 hp100 hp
Torque115 Nm
Weight225 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 150/80-16

Triumph Daytona 1200 vs Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Daytona 1200 and the Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Daytona 1200 brings 147 hp in a 225 kg package, while the Yamaha FJ 1200 (reduced effect) counters with 100 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: