YAMAHA FJR1300A (2003-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FJR1300 was a sport touring machine introduced in 2001 in Europe and in 2002 in America with the 2003 model year designation. The bike came into the touring world as a successor to the FJ1200 motorcycle manufactured from 1984 to 1996.

In 2003, the FJR1300 was offered in a non-ABS version only and received several awards from various magazines in the sport touring category. From 2004, the US models were offered in two versions: a non-ABS machine with traditional blue anodized brake calipers and an ABS model fitted with silver brake calipers.

The 2005 Yamaha FJR1300 remained unchanged and still offered in both ABS and non-ABS versions, while in 2006, worldwide models were synchronized and received the same updates and modifications.

In 2007, the bike was released with minor modifications to the Electronic Control Module (ECU) that had some issues with altitude changes and under various circumstances. The 2007 model was equipped with ABS and UBS, combining front and rear brake calipers for optimum and safe stopping power.

On the front, the Yamaha FJR1200A was fitted with four-piston calipers, two 320 mm discs handling the front wheel stopping power, and a dual-piston caliper with a 283 mm disc, offering strong braking performance.

For suspension, the bike was fitted with a 48 mm upside-down telescopic fork on the front with preload, compression, and rebound adjustability. The rear suspension was handled by a link-type shock absorber with preload and rebound adjustability.

The 2007 Yamaha FJR1300A packed a 1,298cc four-stroke liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine with 145 hp on tap at 8,500 rpm and 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm. The bike was fitted with a five-speed transmission and a final shaft drive that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 245 kph (152 mph).