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2008 YAMAHA FJR1300A
The FJR at 145 horsepower, lightweight aluminum with a new ABS system, new scratch-resistant coating hard windscreen, a new media windshield design and new handles, to widen the gap between him and the sport hikers. Key features: • In 2008, the FJR1300A is a new ABS system, new scratch-resistant coating hard windscreen, a new media windshield design and new handles. • A light-rigid aluminum frame, sportbike rolling and standard hard sidebags go beautifully together. • Pushbutton adjustable windscreen and a comfortable seat for two thick are ideal for comfortable, long-distance riding. • advanced management system and adjustable air body keep the rider FJR looking and feeling cool. Engine: • The engine is fully highlighted a member of the chassis, allowing a slight design framework. • radiator curve custom and led to two cooling fans ring keep the cockpit and the engine cool. • Slant-block engine design uses stacked, tri-axis gearbox trees that help to reduce engine size, while optimizing the geometry of the chassis balanced weight distribution and great handling. • Lightweight forged pistons with carburized connecting rods provide superb strength and reduced mass alternative for high-rpm durability. • advanced fuel injection system is ideal for long-distance supersport touring, delivering crisp, gas seamless response to a variety of altitude / weather conditions. • Gearshift tree characteristics needle-roller bearings to reduce friction silky smooth change. • tree final system is super-durable and virtually maintenance free. • Lower crankshaft vibration with two secondary devices based counterbalancers help provide a glass smooth ride with reduced driver / passenger fatigue. • constant mesh 5-speed transmission uses wide ratios to provide relaxed long-distance touring performance combined with the power and seamless acceleration. • Four-in-One-two-stainless steel exhaust optimizes engine performance through power. • Wet-sump oil system uses an easily accessible type cartridge oil filter mounted on the engine on the left side. Chassis / Suspension: • Sharp-body search and air-management system to keep the bike and rider cooler, a central ventilation under the dashboard cools the pilot and reduces the negative pressure, fairing and side panels, with 1, 2 inches Setting let the rider direct air. • long swingarm offers even better roll characteristics, and rear spring adjustment is a breeze. • Standard equipment unified braking system with ABS: The front brake lever active six of the eight-piston front brake, the rear brake pedal active two pistons back and the other two preliminary pistons for balanced anti-lock braking in all conditions. • Tall general secondary prepares the engine speed reduced by more comfortable long-distance cruising. • Rear frame with integrated handle makes the lifting of the motorcycle on the centerstand at a glance. • Another catalyst and a heated oxygen are located in the exhaust gas for greater control range and low emissions.
Other features: • Subframe equipped quick-release luggage mounts facilitate the use of the standard accessory drive sidecases, which are well suited to the key. • a long double seat has two components foam construction of different densities for front and rear sections, plush ensure comfort for both drivers and passengers. • Grand windscreen adjusts on a wide range of improved protection against the wind with little negative pressure. • captain contains an electronic analog speedometer and tachometer, digital LCD odometer, dual tripmeters indicator gear position, fuel, coolant and the air temperature gauges and the clock; lighting neutral beam high, flashing, low engine oil and warnings, as in real-time mileage, average mileage and air temperature. • Sleek, cat-eye double 12V 60/55-watt multi-reflector headlamps launching a broad beam to a superb visibility and have an easy-access buttons adjustment; mirrors are easy to adjust and remove horizontally. • Powerful double bulb flashing rear features integrated for a black, a piece of aerodynamic look and visible. • Integrated flashing ahead with lenses add the FJR1300A peak aerodynamic bodywork. • Glove box contains a 12V for phones, GPS, electric vests, etc.
Yamaha FJR1300 – History, Design & Specs.
The Yamaha FJR1300 is the largest sport motorcycle tourism, it is currently in production as the FJR1300A and FJR1300AS (FJR1300AE the History The FJR1300 was introduced in Europe in 2001 before arriving in North America in 2002 with the model year 2003 and proposed the appointment of a non-ABS version. Motorcycling magazine named the 2003 model motorcycle of the year. It has 298 mm front rotors. It appeared in Europe in different colors: silver, blue, black and red. The 2004 European model has come in a variety of colors, including Silver Storm. In 2004, North American models at the same time a non-ABS version with blue anodized brake calipers and a new version ABS. Both are money Cerulean. Other improvements included an update rate suspension, 320 mm front brake discs and a fairing pocket for small items. In 2005, North America model year remained unchanged structurally with a non-ABS and ABS model Galaxy blue. In 2006, the USA and the world synchronized years models and the design changed significantly, including changes mobile arm, curved radiator, instrumentation changes, upgraded alternator and a lot of attention to changes in flow d air heat issues reported in previous years. In response to these complaints, Yamaha has added several adjustable vents to the FJR1300, allowing the rider to direct air or body. The base model has FJR1300A ABS and east while cobalt blue color of money Cerulean FJR1300AE has a semi-automatic. The model has YCCS AE, or Yamaha Chip-Controlled Shift. The driver can either use the standard one foot shifter without a clutch lever, or passage through a lever on the left a bar where the clutch would normally. The model continues to AE production until 2008. For 2008, some changes were made, including an update of altitude-related issues ECU and gases "feel", including measures to improve the low speed on / off gas transitions. The colors announced in Europe are as follows: Silver (Silver Tech), Black (Midnight Black) and graphite. 2008 also saw minor changes in the ABS. Four FJR1300s finished in the top ten of 2007 Iron Butt Rally. Design Yamaha FJR1300A (2006) used by the Danish police Engine The FJR1300 has a 1298 cc-4 cylinders. Transmission The FJR1300 uses a five-speed sequential close ratio gearbox. The FJR1300AE has a semi-automatic model, which calls Yamaha YCC-S (Yamaha Chip-Controlled Shift). This system is a 5-speed manual gearbox sequence with a clutch controlled by computer so that no clutch lever is necessary use by the rider. Chassis The framework of the FJR1300 is made of aluminum alloy Electrical System The FJR1300 has a standard 12-volt electrical system, a merger with the cigarette lighter-style catch in the glove box left. Other features The electric FJR1300 has a windshield-adjusted controlled by a rocker switch on the handlebar. The Shield returns to its lowest position when the key is off. It is a common modification between FJR riders to disable the "return" feature. The FJR1300 also has a runner-adjustable airflow. The AE models also feature heated handlebars face the ambient air temperature adjustment sensitivity. The handlebar is adjustable, with 3 positions, and the seat is adjustable high or low, with about one inch between the positions. Specifications (FJR1300/A/AE/AS) Data from: Yamaha United Kingdom FJR1300 FJR1300A FJR1300AE/AS Engine 1298 cc (79 ft), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled in-line 1298 cc (79 ft), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled in-line 1298 cc (79 cu) 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, online Bore Course 79 x 66.2mm Power 105.5 kW (143.5 PS) @ 8,000 rpm Couple 134.4 Nm (13.7 kg-m) @ 7,000 rpm Compression ratio 10.8:1 Fuel system for electronic fuel injection Lubrication Carter wet Ignition TCI (Digital) Transmission 5-speed constant mesh semi-automatic Tree training final LOA 2230 mm (87.8) Width 770 mm (30.3) Overall height 1245 mm (49) Seat height 818 mm (32.2) On the ground 140 mm (5.5) Wheelbase 1539 mm (60.6) Dry weight 264 kg (582 lb) 268 kg (591 lb) Front suspension telescopic, coil spring, spring adjustable, adjustable Rebound Damping Rear Suspension type Link, gas / oil amortized Brakes before dual hydraulic disc Brakes rear hydraulic disc Simple Tires before 120/70-ZR17 Rear Tires 180/55-ZR17 Tank capacity 25 litres of fuel YAMAHA FJR1300 - OVERALL VERDICT
The Yamaha FJR1300 is the first de-la-sol-touring bike of the Japanese firm has put in place. With the shaft drive, full fairing, luggage difficult to measure, massive tank capacity, etc, this bike ticks many boxes. From 2006 to this issue has an option of automatic gearbox (model) also available, and a restyled fairing, adjustable handlebars and seat. All this means that the Yamaha FJR1300 certainly adds to travel in style. Engine The Yamaha FJR1300 has the burden of power and four cylinders is 99 ft / lb torque 7K regimes too. This means grunt and a lot of it, more than enough to help two people, plus loads of kit, exceed safe on the road. You'll probably get about 40-45mpg of the Yamaha FJR1300 good performance, and usually very reliable engine. Ride and handling For its weight and size, Yamaha FJR1300 handles. You will not be cut with Sprint ST riders on the roads of Provence, but the FJR1300 the huge 48mm forks and monoshock line can be put in place for semi-sporty riding mood if you - the pre-back east adjustable via a lever in a few seconds. Pillion loads of room. Equipment Bags have been mounting on the standard Yamaha FJR1300 from 2006, and a small rack, over ABS is standard. The automatic version is heated face, plus it has adjustable handlebars, the windshield and seat heights under the 2006 reform package. The Yamaha FJR1300 is undeniably a motorcycle well equipped and is competing strongly with the cost of a fully kitted Beemer or pan-euro Quality and Reliability It is a bit more of a question mark on the automatic gearbox version of the Yamaha FJR1300, because it will take time and a lot of miles to suss. But all the details on the A and shows that Yamaha models are determined to produce a genuine file motorcycle tourism, it should be more durable, low maintenance machine 60000 km hiking pleasant as many oddball a European rival. Worth The Yamaha FJR1300 motorcycle represents charges for money and ready to head to Spain the right of the showroom floor, unlike some competitors who need expensive options baggage. The key factor on the Yamaha FJR1300A is that it looks, feels and rides like it was specifically designed for two people waft luxury for two weeks of the motorcycle leisure. It offers all levels. Model History 2001: Yamaha FJR1300A launched. 2006: Redesigned Yamaha FJR1300A and models emerge, new fairing wider range of screen adjustment and height-adjustable seat and handlebars. Baggage now standard, not optional, and the model has heated handles standard mounting. Other versions Yamaha FJR1300AS: Same as standard model but with gearbox semi-automatic button works on the handlebars, or through gear lever. YAMAHA'S LATEST FJR1300
The motorcycle was metallic candy-apple red, not much chromium, tourism handlebars sharply commutation. Big sports-tourism fairing, with - hey! "Electric windows" - an electrically adjustable screen. The clocks are a combination of analog and rev speedo and a digital display for the fuel gauge information technology, etc.. I immediately liked the style of the tank. I've never liked the profile triangular side view of tanks on modern sports bikes. The designers Yamaha FJR gave a much better treatment of the tank, which is a cross between retro style teardrop on top and straight sections diagonally on the merits. Indeed, the whole bike are "designed". He looks a little "chesty" in advance, because the bike is designed to carry bags factory, but my example does not have mounted. However, all curves and angles work well together from almost any point of view and there are geometric touches fun, where the arcs in the design center on one point to another place. For example, the point formed by the forefront of the fairing belly-pan seems to be the center of an arc described by the alloy frame; pleasant. Another trick feat of design is, this is a big bike, but it seems that neither large nor believes that large. Having established that all the controls, seems to work to "normal" meaning, and after testing the key would also tank, I'm on my Attached Ruck-bag for the baby-luggage-rack. There was nothing wrong with the rack as such, except that I could not find anywhere to join the tensioners - more precisely nowhere to attach the tensioners that do not threaten to harm the paint Working luggage rack itself. One day, I set out sufficiently Wonder-strap to protect the paint and attached my bag without much noise. Later, I felt that this is a road test - to test and if the painting stands out, it stands out. At the end of the week, the carrier has been trivialized by all bungee abuse I could throw at it. I'm tall - very tall, six feet five, and most of this stage is, therefore my first impression of most bikes is to be a close - rarely the reverse. The seat in the upright position on Major Yam was perfect for me. Very comfortable indeed. No large extent in achieving the bars, many turn to the knee with both feet flat on the floor, not too many bends, both feet on the ankles. Likewise, riding with the balls of the feet on the ankles, there were still plenty of room to return to my knees beside the tank. Sitting astride the FJR to the status quo, in his view, light, as well as the handlebars, perhaps because of their generous span - a little wider than my shoulder width. As I had not yet provided a test of the machine, I decided to take my example on the bicycle itself and take the bike but she suggested. So I turned the key, noted self-diagnosis to sweep all the way to dial up and down to zero, as the figures LCD glass cockpit materialized on the screen. Pushed the start button and satisfyingly powerful 1300cc burbled to life. Taken in the clutch and committed the first report with a horrible grinding noise dry! Oops. Later, I discovered that this bike likes to have the clutch held at a time when engaging first cold. Riding off, gear changes were smooth and positive and I do not have the experience of other gear grinding. Around the city, cycling is still light and handy with sufficient power around Pootle just above idle rpm. The engine is "smooth commercial" versus "soft" and produces a pleasant growl low with a regime even more when throaty note of deceleration. All very pleasant. So much so, that I began to get the idea that this bike really likes "Pootle." It is so easy to do, and it is doing so well. The steering committee was clearer and clearer that all sports-tourer I have ridden before. With a small amount of pressure on the handlebars, the bike dive for the lean point of view, release the pressure, and he remained just as lean as I accelerated by the turn. The bike began to earn my vote. Having finally located the M25, cossetted behind the large electric windshield, it was so pleasant to sit in traffic 70MPH, that I did not feel the impulse to ride faster. The layout was beautiful mirrors, and the view through them, crystal clear which shows a total lack of high-frequency vibrations at a speed motorway. It so happens that I did not encounter any annoying vibration at any speed. Brakes were powerful, and the bike gave a general feeling of being "planted" on the road at any time. Thus, on the sixty kilometres of highway travel back in the office, I discovered a new and less frenetic type of constituency, paused for thought as "If this bike does not go quickly, which is all this power? towing a caravan, perhaps? "False. This bike is, if this is what you want it to do. The FJR attracts a surprising number of attention for a machine with color-schemes and decals its Stablemates sports. On several occasions, I went back to the terminal bicycle to find he had attracted a group of admiring on-curious. Even the other half pronounced: "It looks like an insect angry or something!" Referring perhaps a little threatening in the eyes bug expression created by the two lighthouses. High praise - most bikes entirely unnoticed ! So what is all this power? I thought that only good to know. My scientific approach to this question has been rolling along in slow motion, the throttle open all the way and see what happens. Be warned it is a hair-awareness company in the first, second and third! What happens is about. The engine does not saturate, but draws heavily from about 1500 rpm. At about 2500 rpm, it becomes necessary to start your knees tighten grip on the tank, in 4000 - "Oooerr!" And in 5500 it is time to call for an air traffic control, as front-wheel motorcycle Jumbo gracefully rises into the air! The motorcycle red-lines at about 9000 rpm and I must admit to not having ridden a lot in this market sector. I do not know how fast it will go, because I only ran about twice the limit highway United Kingdom during the test. I can, however, that the 1300 report did not so much as a sweat broken at this speed! Indeed, I think that is probably what the Yamaha FJR 1300 is all about - I suppose it continents eat for breakfast and never break a sweat. Top likes: Bags of power. Sounds nice. Looks nice. The allocation of seats and driving position is high, the bike is surprisingly flexible, handles easily, with precision and confidence. Runs both in the city, as the windies, undoubtedly and long term. The pillion is comfortable, handholds good job, and in addition to the footpeg a plate of pure aluminium is expected to protect the exhaust pipes of your pillion passenger's feet and vice versa. Like nots: Would have liked Bags, I think the bike would have been even better with pretensioners and adding to the color-coordinated baby luggage-rack made me nervous. Unable to take the keys to the tank cap while refueling. It is a minor point, but it would mean taking precautions to avoid scratching the tank with the key. Curiously, while the pillion passenger's feet are protected against fouling exhaust, a size-13 bearing rider can manage to singe his boots against the hot bits (I did).Yamaha FJR1300 – Tech/Spec
The lightweight new Yamaha FJR 1300 is a boon for of touring riders, and has sporting ability to boot.As a factory with an eye on most, if not all, of niche markets, the absence of some kind of serious touring bike in its range in the last decade has been a troubling omission, but the sector growth mass across Europe since 1997 (nearly 80 per cent) finally forced Yamaha to a field of entry. The new bike immediately address a persistent complaint of the tour riders using the shaft final drive. The choice for riders who find this important is limited to BMWs, which polarize opinions on a variety of reasons, or Honda Pan European, a competent, but heavy and dated option. Furthermore, that Yamaha claims to have added to the tour of customary conditions, such as comfort and a long series of fuel, is a focus on weight reduction and more emphasis on athletic ability. A clever trick, if you can. With very few reservations, this is exactly what Yamaha seems to have done. Most of our test route to the west of Cadiz was on the roads snaking through the hills and mountains, some of them in the wet, everything on a variety of surfaces, but the FJR proved able to face with the full range. More than that, it was pleasing to the bottom in circumstances where even ways reasonably pan-European would have been intimidating. As it should, the FJR suspension is soft and the front-end places considerably under braking, but hilly roads taken at speed and quick changes of direction not to disturb the motorcycle. Fortunately, amortization adjustable significantly stiffens the chassis if you want to push hard, though ride quality becomes more severe as a result. Learn the motorcycle through a series of corners rather than browse too violently and it becomes an ally in the satisfaction of sending back bendiness Road with a skill that the right niche in the sport-tourer category - by rights, machines such as ST4 Ducati, Triumph Sprint ST or Honda VFR800 should leave behind in these circumstances, but the FJR will be difficult to get rid of. However, high-speed stability, even equipped with panniers (infamous for disrupting the best chassis) is pending. You almost forget that it is primarily a touring bike. Reduced weight helps to understand all aspects of a performance cycle, but may compromise the protection of weather conditions. Typically, however, the FJR of fairing works well. The wind is diverted away from the rider, enough for him to remain almost completely dry in a light shower and not cop too much water, even in heavy rain. There is a greater bubble of calm behind the plastic toured BMW or the pan-European, but for most riders, it is still fairly high on the Yamaha. It is important to note that the FJR is relatively low mass and size (110lb it is lighter than a pan-European) are useful when it is stationary or moving away. Low-speed maneuvers parking on most hikers can be heavy, nervous business with constant fear of dropping things, but the Yamaha is much less intimidating in this regard - it will be the touring bike of choice for many riders for short this reason alone. The level of vibration is an irritation. It's not serious, but other four-cylinder engines are smoother, including the ST1100 (although a majority of four-cylinder BMWs are worse, including K1200RS). What you get with the Yamaha bars and footrest is a stinging which is more or less proportional to the regimes. He begins to manifest itself when you are cruising at a real word or around 85 mph. One last gripe. . . the test bikes, the gearchange was far from perfect, mainly as a casual need to take two stabs to select one third of a second. Kamatsubara Hiroshi, head of the design team, thought this was because we were riding bicycles pre-production and said it would be addressed in production models, but it is a trait that has escaped on Yamahas room d 'exposure in the past. Otherwise, the engine and transmission are the epitome of excellence. With 143bhp tap on the bike speed and acceleration are not at issue, but they are supported by a huge outpouring of generosity spread of torque. As with most Japanese fours, you can take the highest gear of tickover but the FJR is being 3000rpm convincing, a lot of Top Gear exceeded hills, even with a passenger. The throttle response is clear and predictable - noteworthy because it is the first injection Yamaha road bike, with the exception of special approval supersports R7. Comfort seems to be one of those areas subjective. Some riders offered just an hour in the saddle was sufficient, while others decided it was a day of siege. I fall somewhere in between. The pillion is well covered, with good legs and broad support headquarters, while the fairing design took up to two riding into account (most do not) and the wind blowing everything is run from the passenger. The retailer is excellent. The fuel tank holds 5.5 gallons, which, even at low 41mpg we were during the conduct of some untypically hard riding, allows 200 miles between recharges. Most riders will do more. The tank is made of steel rather than plastic, so that magnetic tank bags can be used. A lever near the footrest conveniently left rear suspension taken up the responsibility and amortization for the year at the same time a passenger, but an easy edge headlamp alignment is not equipped. The FJR1300 effectively bridges the gap between bikes that offer long-distance comfort to those who do not you scared when they are stationary. He has faults, but over all they are minor. Engine / transmission: 1298cc, four-cylinder injection four-stroke with 16 valves. 143bhp at 8500rpm, 99lb ft of torque at 7000rpm. Five gearbox, shaft final drive. Performances: speed of 150 mph (east), the average fuel consumption 43mpg. Yamaha FJR 1300 - Review
Designed with the long journey in mind, I think this bike touches the ground running when it comes to what the Australian market wants. More comfort reasonable pannier space, a high level of refinement and a crushing, earth, fantastic engine. The bike is equipped with the now familiar EXUP valve to optimize gas supply to various positions and it works very well. Whole, is very compact, with the help of an ingenious device of the crankshaft and shafts. There is a five-speed transmission and high aims quite short. More than once, I found myself looking for a sixth train, but longer-term property did you used to that. It is hardly his work ginger down to 120 km / h, but a more relaxed lope would be well on the long road of UAVs in this bike which is bound to be fairly regularly subjected. The suspension is more than sufficient and there is another major factor contributing to the bike's impressive ability to push when. Up front you very seriously, fully adjustable 48mm conventional forks and the bar, there is a spring bounce rate and adjustable monoshock. A simple rule lever back the purview of "soft" to "difficult" with the last parameter that corresponds fully supports situations. I left it on soft around the city and drive when having a bit of a dip. The truth is everything is working very well, but only extreme cases of different uses real find. On the difficult setting, be prepared for the Conference of Parties in the clacker a little. So to speak ... The fuel injection is pleasant and progressive. No real wrest from the right on the merits and beautiful linear delivery when you want to change the time / space continuum by opening the taps. It is a shaftie and get out below where cycling is in place in spring and a slight decline, but when the business end of the journey goes, you never know that there is no channel lurks there. It is, of course, until your friends come to you with the lubricant (now, now ...), and you wave to the gap with contempt and glare a petulant air shaftie owner. "Caprice in fat-devils, it is a FJR" - or something along those lines ... This is a bike that illuminates my wick. He made the most of things I expect from a Sports Tourer, but it recognizes the compromise. The fact is the very term "Sports Tourer" means "agile bus." The bike you can sit on all day in luxurious comfort and get your knee down and will not occur. And he did not here. How so? Well, the seating position is good, but to get the type of discharge has a reasonable FJR, ankles are quite high. Add that to a certain degree of knee pain (admittedly, it takes a little time to install). It has to happen is mathematical. The seat is comfortable, (others are in disagreement with me on this point abroad or others), and relationship-seat bar is very good. You have reminded us from time to time that you are not on a "real" Tourism. But it is much nicer a form of clock you just say the same thing. And it is the fact that treatment is very, very good. Toss in the very usable nature of this brilliant donk, and you'll forget your-knee pain that the speed-endorphins flood your senses and cycling propels you to a place where you rarely summer. It is simply intoxicating ... Yeah, four pistons and 298mm corresponding to a set of variables stop plates beautiful pull the thing up treatment. Not stupid ABS add-on here. And good brakes. The screen is adjustable not as good as it could be. Once fully in effect is noisy and you have fairly strong windblast. Halfway into place creates a tremor boring and all the way up front you suck. This is not the first motorcycle with an adjustable screen to present these problems and I can not help thinking that we expect much more difficult for the protection of a perfect screen, we can adapt. Bikes that have not we see adjustment simply move forward without another thought. It is an option larger screen 40mm available and it is likely that this problem is improved by it. Baggage comes standard on the FJR. You get two good-sized 30-litre bags and they have a helmet. Finally, we see a locking system that is simple to use and they easily detach from the bike. Well done. For anyone who believes that bags are too, good luck to you and I understand where you came from. I am a huge rap for Bags (less than top-boxes). Soft bags, difficult cases (sounds like a description of my friends ...) whatever. I am hooked and if I never see another strap, it will be too soon. In short, the standard mounting bags on the FJR to make a real plus for mine. There is an option-top box that has the feature to continue the theme of the single key. There are a number of other optional pieces too long to enumerate here, but there is enough space to customize the bike to your taste. One option I will discuss is, however, the heating handles. Again, use them once and you'll be connected. I think this is an excellent choice and the fact that its factory part rather than an add-on is important. The engine is fascinating, cycling is fairly comfortable and I like the level of refinement that you get. It is a true Sports Tourer, and this is the category I think that best defined the motorcycle. It deserves to sell more than likely - you will not see 'em anywhere - and if I was on the market for a bike in this category, the vast Yam would be my attention. Give it a part of yours ... First Ride: 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300AE Review
Does a sophisticated computer-controlled clutch automatically make the 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300AE a better sport-tourer? Read on to find more…
At the recent U.S. intro for the FJR1300A and FJR1300AE in San Diego, Yamaha personnel were especially touchy about that misnomer, and went to great pains to point out that the AE model's YCC-S (Yamaha Chip Control Shift) Electric Shift System utilizes a fully manual transmission with a computer-controlled clutch. What's more, they said, the FJR1300AE does not have the fluid drive, aka torque converter, that's a hallmark of automatic transmissions. The point of this particular engineering exercise, Yamaha said, was to find a larger audience for its wonderfully capable FJR1300 sport-tourer by eliminating the fatigue associated with manual clutch operation. When you first sit on the AE's comfy saddle and instinctively reach for the handlebars, your left hand grabs air instead of the expected clutch lever. Whether or not you buy into Yamaha's rationale for it, you almost have to admit the YCC-S Electric Shift System is ingenious. You change gears via a typical foot lever, or--once you've engaged it by pushing a button on the left handlebar--a thumb- and index-finger-actuated switch, again on the left handlebar; it feels similar to Shimano's RapidFire shift pods on mountain bikes. The horn button and shift switch are a little too close together, though, with predictable random honking of the horn when trying to change gears. The shift pattern for the foot lever is five-up, with neutral at the very bottom. Once you start to change gears, there begins a very intense discussion between the shift actuator, the clutch actuator and the ECU. The shifters--foot pedal or hand switch--report to the ECU, which tells the clutch actuator to disengage the clutch. That actuator reports "Job Done" back to the ECU, which then tells the shift actuator to actually change gears; completion of that act routes another message to the ECU, which goes back to the clutch actuator, telling it to re-engage the clutch at an appropriate speed. Yamaha says the entire shift event takes about 200 milliseconds, and that a typical manual shift takes 300 milliseconds. The average time of a human eye blink is 300 to 400 milliseconds. As you might imagine, months of testing and programming went into timing the AE's computer-actuated-clutch engagement just so. And it's obviously paid off. Engagement timing and smoothness aren't quite as polished and perfect as with the hand of a well-trained and -practiced human, but they're surprisingly close in most situations. It has to be smooth, especially with 126.8 rear-wheel horsepower. Of course, Yamaha engineered in some safeguards, but they're almost entirely to keep a rider from fragging the engine. For instance, at a stop, you can't shift from neutral if the throttle is open; nor can you keep jamming downshifts to induce rear-wheel hop. You can, however, hold on to a gear at wide-open throttle until you hit the rev limiter. And if you ignore downshifting as you come to a stop, then try to pull away in fourth, for instance, the FJR won't downshift for you; instead the computer will slip the clutch mercilessly to get you going. Naturally, there are a host of other changes to the FJR1300A/AE for 2006: adjustable ergos with two-position saddle height (20mm difference), three-position handlebars, and a bigger electrically adjustable windscreen with a wider range of positions; a complex air-management package to keep the rider and passenger cooler; standard ABS with a linked brake system; a 1.3-inch-longer swingarm; and more. Still, it's the YCC-S and computer-controlled clutch that most color the riding experience aboard the AE. Fortunately, Yamaha didn't engineer in too many safety features, and tried to keep feel and function respectably close to that of a conventional motorcycle--something I think will help make converts to YCC-S more easily. Riding the AE doesn't make you feel as if you've grudgingly yielded some crucial control to a computer; Yamaha even says the FJR1300AE is not for everyone, and it's certainly not for the lazy or uninspired. Perhaps what's most interesting about the latest FJR isn't just the sophisticated, almost Star Wars-like engineering that's gone into the AE's YCC-S, but rather that, according to the engineers who worked on the project, there's no practical upper or lower displacement limit on it. Which means that, if Yamaha can justify the cost, YCC-S could be fitted to virtually any motorcycle in its lineup. Engine Type: l-c inline-four YAMAHA FJR1300 : MORE REVIEWS – Part 1
Check out what people have top say about the YAMAHA FJR1300 – good and bad points and comments in general. YAMAHA FJR1300 : MORE REVIEWS – Part 2
More on what people have top say about the YAMAHA FJR1300 – good and bad points and comments in general. REVIEW 1: Good points Similar to a sportsbike. Super smooth shaft drive. Wonderful engine. Treatment for a decent bike heavy. Bad points Sorry - none. General comments I bought the Yamaha FJR1300 a month ago after a yearning for some time. In 2001, a silver model with heated handles, saddlebags, large screen and comfort of the seat. This bike is everything I always wanted. Super powerful player very low speed. The Yorkshire Dales last week with a BMW 1200GS and ZZR1100. He said it in comfort and becomes a pleasure bike in the Twisties. When I got an appointment on the ZZR, which I've had three, in his opinion, as a 600. Tiny in size with a man too weak and therefore lacking - mid-range. Fascinating and I would not have believed myself. I do not want to swap the bike for anything right now. Screen on the highway to the house with heating on the handles rolls comfortable after a long day in the saddle. Highly recommended. REVIEW 2: Good points Good looks. strong engine. mpg decent. comfortable driving position. comfortable. as the owner of two bikes with the screen positioning. Bags are sound. excellent shaft drive. Bad points Absolutely not. General comments I moved to this bike Honda Varadero which was excellent with a flare. i love the tree in the car - so smooth and clean. power is incredible. I bought a very clean model 2001 with a large screen tinted, heated grips, Bags and comfort of the seat. it is what I always wanted a bicycle. highly recommended. baglux ordered a tank cover - almost a necessity, once you've known. anyway a 1000 miles in a week and chuffed to bits. REVIEW 3: Good points Rather low seat height, good economy, a sink and a large low-road couple. Bad points Feels Like he can do with a 6th gear or the biggest gears, indicators are not self-cancellation, there is no (top) gear indicator (2006 model) and it is tight on the spot sub-space. General comments I did that this property Yamaha FJR1300 for about 3 months, but I have already cycling as a large number - there are a lot of power, an excellent economy and it is comfortable with a good driving position. I had a Blackbird before 2004 but simply could not make long because of neck and arm / wrist pain. I intend to do long tours thousand in 2007. -- From 500 miles per day should be no problem. Great exhaust note with superb traction even lowish regimes that means less rack evolution is necessary ... there is also enough power to be very wicked if you want - you just want to continue to run ... YAMAHA FJR1300A AND FJR1300AS
In a life filled with opportunities, but limited by time, every day, every hour, every moment is crucial. When the chance to visit arises, you must seize it and ensure that each precious seconds. And that's why Yamaha FJR1300A and FJR1300AS are here - to help you live for all tour glorious moment. They are a unique synergy vanguard of electronic technology, decades of great heritage tourism, velvet smooth power and the standard of sport bike handling. Add that up to pure sport touring perfection. Thanks to the Yamaha FJR no destination is never too far and no opportunity is lost forever. Control
2009 Yamaha FJR 1300 A Features
Features:
* For 2009, the FJR1300A receives an updated clutch lever to reduce the driver for comfort. * A light and rigid aluminum chassis, sports rolling and standard hard sidebags beautiful go together. * Box adjustable windscreen and a thick comfortable seat for two are perfect for comfortable long-distance riding. * The world Supersport the first touring bike has standard ABS and adjustable ergonomics-Widen the gap between the sport and hikers. * Advanced management system and air adjustable body keep the rider FJR research and feel cool. Engine: * Compact and lightweight, 1298cc DOHC 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine offers power and torque for the unequal spread of muscle on a wide range rpm. * Engine is a fully stressed chassis member, allowing a slight design framework. * Curves custom radiator and ducting double ring of engine cooling fans and keep the cockpit cool. * Slant-block engine design uses stacked, tri-ax gearbox that trees help minimize engine size, while optimizing the geometry of the chassis for balanced weight distribution and great handling. * Lightweight forged pistons with rods carburized provide superb strength and reduced reciprocating mass for durability rpm. * Patent electroplated ceramic composite cylinder bores ensure better heat dissipation and thus reduced friction loss of power. * Advanced system fuel injection is ideal for long-distance hiking Supersport, providing crisp, seamless throttle response in a variety of altitude / weather. * Changing the tree has a needle roller bearings to reduce friction Silky-smooth shifting. * Tree final system is super-durable and virtually maintenance free. * Low-vibration crankshaft gear with two focuses seconda 2009 Yamaha FJR 1300 A Stats
MSRP* $14,490 (Raven) Available from November 2008 2008 Yamaha FJR 1300 AE Stats
MSRP* $13,899 (Raven) Available from December 2007 |
