Yamaha FJR1300
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The FJR1300 is Yamaha's Sport Touring motorcycle.
[edit] Specifications
The FJR1300 has a 1298cc inline-4 cylinder engine, 5-speed transmission, and 3-disc brakes.
The FJR1300 was introduced to Europe in 2001 before arriving in North America in 2002 with the 2003 model year designation and offered in a non-ABS version only. It had 298mm front rotors. It appeared in Eurpoe in various colours: silver, blue, black and red.
The 2004 European model came in a range of colours, including Silver Storm. The 2004 North American models included both a non-ABS version with traditional blue anodized brake calipers and a new ABS version. Both are Cerulean Silver. Other refinements included an upgrade to the suspension rates, 320mm front brake rotors, and a fairing pocket for small items.
The 2005 North American model year remained structurally unchanged with a non-ABS and ABS model in Galaxy Blue.
A second batch of 2005 motorcycles was also released.
In 2006 the U.S. and World model years synchronized and design significantly changed including trailing arm changes, radiator curving, radial brakes, instrumentation changes, upgraded alternator and significant attention to airflow changes from reported heat issues in previous years.
The base FJR1300A model has ABS and is Cobalt Blue..
FJR1300AE uses a semi-automatic transmission with an electronically controlled clutch and electronically assisted shifter and is Cerulean Silver.
