YAMAHA FJR1300 (2001-2001) Specs, Performance & Photos

The FJR 1300 was a sport touring motorcycle made by Yamaha and introduced in the European market in 2001, and in 2002 was introduced in the North American market as a 2003 model that featured a 1,298cc inline four-cylinder engine.

The 2003 model was delivered as a non-ABS version only, while it gained several awards in the sport touring category from various magazines.

In 2004, the North American models came in two versions such as the non-ABS version with traditional blue anodized brake calipers and the ABS version that featured silver calipers along with other changes such as an upgrade to the suspension rates, 22 mm larger front brake discs, and a fairing pocket for perfect for fitting small items.

At the time of its release, the 2001 FJR 1300 model was one of the most powerful and advanced tourers on the market with the characteristics of a sports bike, such as a twin-spar aluminum frame, a powerful fuel-injected engine, and adjustable suspension.

AL that advanced technology was wrapped in a large touring fairing with a comfortable upright seating position, a shaft drive, and hard luggage cases. The bike combined sporting performance with touring convenience.

As for power, the 2001Yamaha FJR 1300 took its thrust from a 1,298cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine that provided 145 hp at 8,500 rpm and 125 Nm (99 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm, a power that was converted into speed by a five-speed manual transmission that spun the rear wheel to a top speed of 249 kph (155 mph).