Yamaha FJR1300 (2000 - 2005) review

Competent and comfortable sports tourer
Adjustable bars and seat height, ABS brakes
Perhaps a little too quick for some. Panniers not the best quality

Rather than a develop a complete new FJR, the trusted 05 motor remains at the heart while the extremeties have been altered to meet with customer requests.

Bars and seat height are now adjustable to suit any size of rider, while the front fairing becomes more aerodynamic. The windscreen is adjustable and an air-management system provides rider comfort for most conditions.

The 1300cc engine produces bags of power, perhaps a little too much for some as the 05 model was rediculously quick for a sports tourer.

Rather than a develop a complete new FJR, the trusted 05 motor remains at the heart while the extremeties have been altered to meet with customer requests.

Bars and seat height are now adjustable to suit any size of rider, while the front fairing becomes more aerodynamic. The windscreen is adjustable and an air-management system provides rider comfort for most conditions.

The 1300cc engine produces bags of power, perhaps a little too much for some as the 05 model was rediculously quick for a sports tourer.

Length (mm)2240
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)805
Suspension Front48mm telescopic forks
Suspension RearMonoshock
Tyres Front120/70 ZR17
Tyres Rear180/55 ZR17
Brakes FrontTwin 320mm discs, four piston calipers
Brakes RearSingle 282mm disc, two piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)25
ChassisAluminium, diamond shaped
ColoursSilver Storm, Ocean Depth, Desert Metallic
Cubic Capacity (cc)1298
Valves16
Max Power (bhp)144
Max Power Peak (rpm)8000
Torque (ft/lb)99
Torque Peak (rpm)7000
Bore (mm)79
Stroke (mm)66.2
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio10.8
Valves Per Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid cooled
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveShaft
Standing Quarter Mile - Time11.87
Standing Quarter Mile - Terminal Speed MPH117.58
Top Speed139.9
Max Power130.2
Max Torque Revs6700
Max Torque92.5
Max Power Revs7700