2013 FJR1300 revealed

[FJR1300]

Anybody want to buy my CBR 250...?

Looks like I might need to get another FJR...!

[UFO]

Why?

It's geared very nicely. I don't see the point.

There were two things I disliked about my 2nd gen FJR

1)  Heat
2)  5 speed

A bike with that much torque could benefit from a 6th gear to make for uber mileage during endless slabbing, especially now with cruise control.  That being said, it doesn't NEED a 6th gear...but would be nice.

Looks like a nice evolutionary update.  Why mess with success?

Now, if the C14 comes out with a ZX14R powered update....

[dorklord]

MCN list the wet weight of the 2006 FJR at 673 wet, so 40 lbs sounds like an impressive drop - also sounds like bs, I'll wait for an independed source to actually weigh one before I believe any numbers.

Common discrepancies include: does wet mean a full gas tank, or just full of other fluids? With or without bags?

[Smoker]

My 05 FJR is in contention for the longest length of ownership for me (former bike whore) 2nd only to my SV650. My eye wanders a lot, but after riding many different bikes in the last 2 1/2 years I'm always happy to get back on the FJR. Yes it's hot, yes it's a pig, but I find a certain satisfaction out of riding a heavy bike fast in the twisty bits. Plus I'm a power junkie. This new one addresses everything I wish mine had. I wonder if they addressed the heat issue? That would be a possible deal-breaker for me. (If I wasn't too cheap to buy a new bike) Maybe when it's time to trade up I'll find a decent used one.

[Hickey]

From Yamaha:

***Wet weight includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories. Wet weight is useful in making real-world comparisons with other models.
©2012 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs_pdf.aspx?ls=sport&mid=180&showprevmodel=0

[Silverbird]

At least it lost weight instead of (In a Chris Farley voice) GAINING IT LIKE EVERY OTHER JAPANESE BIKE ON THE MARKET!!!!!

[staedtler]

[bungie4]

Why?

It's geared very nicely. I don't see the point.

If you read the tech blurbs on the site they allude to revised gearing with 5th being a bit taller.  It would appear their was quite a bit of refinement done along with electronics and styling.  I'm with you Carbonero, the bike doesn't need a 6th gear or even another 100cc.

I've got a call out to my dealer for a quote. My 04 is VERY close to 100,000 miles and have been test riding other bikes all summer for.. when the time comes Now it's just looking like the FJR retained a customer for Yamaha.

[DosEquis00]

The 5 speed must not be an issue with Yamaha's customers or they would have updated the trans after all these years. Still a good looking bike.

[UFO]

[Carbonero]

Superslab overdrive. Another 40 miles tank to tank if slabbing it hard.

Not necessarily. Engines run most efficiently when they're operating at peak-torque RPM.

Yamaha got it pretty darned close to right.

[Carbonero]

"While the FJR1300A gets reworked fork internals and rear suspension settings, the AS has bigger news as it catches up with rivals from BMW with the addition of electronic suspension adjustment. A bar-mounted switch allows the rider to select pre-sets including “one-up”, “one-up with luggage”, “two-up”, or “two-up with luggage” to instantly alter the set-up. There's also scope to switch between “soft”, “standard”, or “hard” damper settings, giving a total of 12 instantly-accessible options. The rear preload and the damping at both ends are adjusted by the system."

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/intermot-2013-yamaha-fjr1300a-as/21526.html#ixzz28AmGTmkX

I wonder why that isn't on Yamaha's site...?

I'll believe it when Yamaha touts it. Which, from what I read on the site yesterday, they are not.

[Carbonero]

If you read the tech blurbs on the site they allude to revised gearing with 5th being a bit taller.  It would appear their was quite a bit of refinement done along with electronics and styling.  I'm with you Carbonero, the bike doesn't need a 6th gear or even another 100cc.

I've got a call out to my dealer for a quote. My 04 is VERY close to 100,000 miles and have been test riding other bikes all summer for.. when the time comes Now it's just looking like the FJR retained a customer for Yamaha.

It's a great bike, through and through. I regret selling mine pretty much every day.

Oops. Wrote too soon. It doesn't look like the US is getting the AS/AE version that has the electronic suspension.

Ah, that doesn't surprise me. The previous AE sold like a turkey here.

Like Honda did with ABS in the NC700X auto trans, packaging more features into bike with the f'd up transmission is a dumb, dumb idea.  

[Windblown]

MCN list the wet weight of the 2006 FJR at 673 wet, so 40 lbs sounds like an impressive drop - also sounds like bs, I'll wait for an independed source to actually weigh one before I believe any numbers.

Weights on bikes are always a bit mysterious. Manufacturers typically define wet weight as the bike complete with the battery and all required fluids, minus gas.

Anyone besides the manufacturer who wants to know what a bike really weighs checks it with a full tank. That's likely  a large chunk of the missing 40 lbs.

Edit: Yep just checked - 6.6 gallon tank * 6 lbs per gallon = 39.6 lbs. LOL

[Carbonero]

Also, if you mean MCN of UK, it's easier to count the things they've gotten right over the years than those they've gotten wrong.

They're only marginally more viable than Raptors & Rockets.

[staedtler]

[chesthing]

Also, if you mean MCN of UK, it's easier to count the things they've gotten right over the years than those they've gotten wrong.

They're only marginally more viable than Raptors & Rockets.

No, I quoted Motorcycle Consumer News.

[UFO]

Apparently the AS (clutchless version) gets upside down forks and electronic suspension.  But it may be Europe only.

http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/sport-touring/fjr1300as.aspx?view=features

[ConPilot1]

Apparently the AS (clutchless version) gets upside down forks and electronic suspension.  But it may be Europe only.

Apparently Europe gets the better colors too. Pretty in the chocolate brown. I hate silver.

[FJR1300]

I just got off the phone with D&H in Alabama and they have at least one scheduled to arrive this month. OTD price is $14,299 - so I might have to find some warm clothes and take a few days off work.