SUPERBIKE · MOTOCROSS ·
TOURING · CLASSICS · CRUISERS · SUPERMOTO
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Tuesday, 29 August 2006 |
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Instrumentation is very much up to the minute, the Honda ST1300 always provided a more comprehensive work area, now the Yamaha picks up the pace by adding an air temperature gauge, average MPG and real time MPG reader (if you coast downhill you see a pretty decent 99.9mpg - neato), twin trip meters, fuel gauge, coolant temp and a handy gear shift indicator.
A minor poo was the color of the clock faces - your peripheral vision is a little busy deciphering those numbers on the grey faced tachometer and speedometer, a white set would help out tremendously. Whilst in moan mode, how about a bigger downshift button? I can't tell you how many times I hit the horn trying to push button downshift. |
The style has been sharpened with a reconfigured headlight set-up that's fully adjustable to match the load that you're carrying. The mirrors are very BMW-esque (car, not bike) with twin stalks. Visibility was quite good with me being able to see both under and over my Ben Spies like riding posture (elbows-R-us).
More niceties - The left-hand fairing accessory box is a full one liter in size and can be opened anytime the key is in the on position (apparently last years could not) and now houses a DC power outlet for on the go cell phone charging, for G.P.S. or other electrical touring goodies.
The front screen is fully electric but has a terrible default habit of going back to the stock lowered position each time you turn off the bike. I found a happy medium with regards to height and managed to dial out some significant wind noise - great for long distant travels with minimal fatigue. |
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Price-wise, the two versions come in at $13,499 for the standard FJR-A (blue only) and $15,299 for the computer controlled clutch version FJR-AE (silver only).
The FJR-AE comes also with fully variable heated grips, a $300 option on standard FJR-A. Both bikes are special order from your local Yamaha dealer, a $500 deposit gets you on the list. That exclusivity pays off too with excellent resale values. |
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I've often heard Yamaha FJR owners boasting about how good their big Yam' was, swearing on its speed and agility. On riding the bike I'm pleasantly surprised on the legitimacy of those claims because it offers an almost perfect blend of fun and practicality.
Personally, I'd dump the shifting trickery and add the excellent cruise control seen on Yamaha's own Star Tour Deluxe. Now that package would be even closer to perfection.
Mike Emery
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| Specifications |
2006 Yamaha FJR1300
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| Engine: |
Liquid cooled 4-Cylinder inline, 1298cc, DOHC |
| Compression Ratio: |
10:8.1 |
| Bore and Stroke: |
79.0 x 66.2mm |
| Fuel Injection: |
Nippon EFI w/TPS |
| Ignition: |
TCI with 32 bit ECU |
| Max Power |
141.4 @8000 RPM |
| Max Torque |
99.1 @ 7000 RPM |
| Transmission |
5 Speed manual and electric sgift |
| Final drive |
Shaft |
| Rake/Trail |
26 degrees / 109mm |
| Wheel Travel FR/R |
5.3 inches and 4.9 inches |
| Wheelbase |
1545 mm |
| Tires FR/R |
120/70-17 and 180/55-17 |
| Suspension, Fr/R |
Soqi - 48mm front / Soqi rear |
| Brakes |
FR dual 320mm rotors with Nissin 4-pot with unified ABS
R: 1 Pot Nissin |
| Fuel Capacity |
6.6 gallons |
| Seat Height |
805 or 825 adjustable (two position) |
| Overall Length |
2230mm |
| Dry Weight |
585lbs (Dry) |
| Color |
A = Cobalt Blue AE = Cerulean Silver |
| MSRP |
A = 13,499 AE = 15,299 |
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