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Is Yamaha FJR1300 reliable?

Is Yamaha FJR1300 reliable?

Best engine i have ever had, totally reliable and very good tank range. I have owned about 30 bikes in the last 5 years, and the FJR1300 rates up with the best of them….

Summary of owners’ reviews
Ride quality & brakes: 4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5)
Engine: 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5)
Reliability & build quality: 4.7 out of 5 (4.7/5)

How many miles will a FJR1300 last?

Given regular oil changes, these motors will go on for ever – we know of FJRs with well over 150,000 miles and still going strong. The owners’ club will tell you of bikes which haven’t even needed the valves adjusting ’til 100,000 miles.

What does FJR stand for Yamaha?

Joined Feb 16, 2018. 147 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · Mar 26, 2018. I was just wondering if any of you folks came up with a clever saying as to what FJR stands for. “Freaking Jet Rocket “… let’s hear what you have fellows.

Is FJR 1300 top heavy?

FJR’s are not too heavy. They are not featherweights by any means either but definitely average weight (actually lower end of the spectrum) for sport tour bikes…

How much is a Yamaha FJR1300?

Yamaha FJR1300 Specifications

Model: FJR1300A FJR1300ES
└ 2020, 2021: N/A Liquid Graphite
Price:
└ 2016: $16,390 $17,990
└ 2017: N/A $17,999

Does Yamaha FJR have cruise control?

Cruise control was an item at or near the top of every FJR owners wanted list surveyed by Yamaha, so a new system designed to be easy to use and unobtrusive is now standard on the 2013 model.

Is Yamaha discontinuing the FJR1300?

For those that long for the open road, Yamaha’s touring segment is alive and well with the 2021 Super Ténéré ES, FJR1300 ES, and Star Venture. Yamaha will only offer the sport tourer in a Liquid Graphite paint job with an MSRP of $17,999.

Is the Yamaha FJR being discontinued?

No indication that the fjr is being discontinued in the US. If it ever is, I’ll switch to a Teneré or voyager.

What motorcycles have cruise control?

Some of the motorcycles that come with optional cruise control include BMW’s K 1600 GTL, the R1200GS, the S1000XR, KTM’s 1290 Super Adventure, the Yamaha FJR1300ES, the Triumph Tiger Explorer, the Ducati 959 Panigale, and Suzuki’s Bandit 1250S.

Is Yamaha discontinuing the bolt?

Yamaha Announces Remaining Line of 2021 Street Motorcycles. Returning to the 2021 motorcycle lineup, the Sport Heritage bikes including the Bolt R-Spec, V Star 250, XSR700 and XSR900 return with a mix of old-school classic looks and modern technological features.

What is the best motorcycle ever?

The 25 Greatest Motorcycles of the Last 100 Years

  • 1923 BMW R32. Photo : Photo Courtesy of BMW Motorrad.
  • 1937 Brough Superior SS100. Photo : Photo by Joe MiGo.
  • 1950 Vincent Black Shadow.
  • 1955 Moto Guzzi V8.
  • 1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
  • 1962 Norton Manx.
  • 1969 Honda CB750.
  • 1969 Honda Z50A (Monkey Bike)

What motorcycles are being discontinued?

Here Are The Bikes We Said Goodbye To In 2020

  • Aprilia Dorsoduro and Shiver 900. There’s some serious uncertainty about the future of Aprilia’s Dorsoduro and Shiver.
  • Ducati Monster 797 and 821.
  • Ducati Multistrada 1260.
  • Harley-Davidson FXDR 114.
  • Harley-Davidson Sportster.
  • Yamaha R6.
  • Yamaha VMAX.
  • Yamaha WR250R.

Are there any problems with the Yamaha FJR1300?

Yamaha FJR1300 Problems and Complaints for past years Year Records Total 250 2016 2 2014 1 2013 2

What’s the price of a 2013 Yamaha FJR?

Updates for 2013 include cruise control, 2 power modes and integrated windscreen/grip heat/trip computer control. At $15,890, the Yamaha FJR1300 is the least expensive bike in this test, and as one tester put it, offers the “most bang for the buck.”

What are the specs of a YAMAHA FJR?

The FJR comes with panniers, fuel modes, cruise control, traction control, heated grips, ABS and an electronically adjustable screen. Looking to buy your next bike? 2x320mm discs. four-piston radial calipers. ABS 1x285mm disc, single-piston caliper. ABS 2001: Yamaha FJR1300A launched.

Is the FJR Super Tenere a reliable bike?

Formely I owned a ’06 FJR and now a ’12 Yamaha Super Tenere and my experience reflects the same. I’m a bike whore, ride 20-25K miles/yr and salute Yamaha, not only for their reliability but also for their customer support at both the dealer level and Yahama NA.