YAMAHA FJR1300A

HISTORY

The FJR1300 was introduced to Europe in 2001 before arriving in North America in 2002 with the 2003 model year designation and offered in a non-ABS version only. Motorcyclist magazine named the 2003 model Motorcycle of the Year. It had 298 mm front rotors. It appeared in Europe in various colours: silver, blue, black and red.

The 2004 European model came in a range of colours, including Silver Storm. The 2004 North American models included both a non-ABS version with traditional blue anodized brake calipers and a new ABS version. Both are Cerulean Silver. Other refinements included an upgrade to the suspension rates, 320 mm front brake rotors, and a fairing pocket for small items.

The 2005 North American model year remained structurally unchanged with a non-ABS and ABS model in Galaxy Blue.

In 2006 the U.S. and World model years synchronized and design significantly changed including trailing arm changes, radiator curving, instrumentation changes, upgraded alternator and significant attention to airflow changes from reported heat issues in previous years. In response to these complaints, Yamaha added several adjustable vents to the FJR1300, allowing the rider to direct air to or away from the body.

The base 2006 FJR1300A model has ABS and is Dark Blue Metallic while the Cerulean Silver colored FJR1300AE model features a semi-automatic transmission. The AE model has YCCS, or Yamaha Chip-Controlled Shift. The rider can either utilize the standard foot shifter sans a clutch lever, or shift via a lever on the left bar where a clutch would normally be. The AE model continues in production through 2008.

For 2008 some minor changes were introduced, including an update to the altitude-related ECU issues and throttle 'feel', notably to improve low speed on/off throttle transitions. The colours announced in Europe are; Silver (Silver Tech), Black (Midnight Black) and Graphite. 2008 also sees minor changes in the ABS system.

FJR1300A - NEW FEATURES FOR 2006
- ABS with Combination Brake System fitted as standard equipment
- Combination Brake System (CBS ABS) activated by rear brake
- Sophisticated new aerodynamic bodywork
- New longer 567 mm swingarm
- Side cases fitted as standard equipment
- Increased adjustability of the electronically-controlled windscreen
- Air intake in upper cowl for reduced negative pressure in cockpit
- New middle cowl with two-step/30 mm width adjustability range
- Larger air intakes for improved air management
- New curved radiator with twin ring fans
- Improved honeycomb catalyser
- New heater-equipped O2 sensor
- Progressive throttle action
- 2.7% higher overall gear ratio
- Heat insulation on front underside of fuel tank
- Three-step / mm of front/rear handlebar adjustability
- Two-step / 20 mm adjustable seat height
- Newly designed slimmer rear frame
- Revised passenger footrest position
- Stylish new multi-function instrumentation
- Redesigned one litre capacity storage box with 2 V DC output
- White flasher lenses front and rear
- Newly designed headlight and tail light
- New easily accessible headlight beam adjuster knob
- Redesigned horizontally-retractable rear view mirrors
- Wide selection of accessories available