YAMAHA FJR1300 (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FJR1300 was a sport touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha, introduced in 2001 for the European market and in the US in 2002 with the 2003 model year designation. The 2003 model was offered without an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

In 2004, in the North American market, Yamaha offered the FJR1300 in two versions. A non-ABS version packed with blue anodized brake calipers and an ABS version equipped with silver brake calipers. In addition, the 2004 models came with an upgraded suspension system and larger 320 mm brake discs on the front.

In 2007, the Yamaha FJR1300 was introduced with minor changes to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for dealing with issues related to altitude changes and under various circumstances. In 2008, Yamaha changed the throttle feel, improved low-speed on-off throttle transitions, and changed the ABS braking system supplier.

The 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 came equipped with three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels fitted with four-piston calipers and two 320 mm discs handling the front stopping power. A dual-piston caliper and a 283 mm disc achieved the rear wheel braking performance.

In the handling department, the massive machine was built on a twin-spar aluminum frame with a 48 mm upside-down telescopic fork with preload, compression, and rebound adjustability, taking care of the front suspension. The rear-end suspension was handled by a link-type shock absorber with preload and rebound adjustability offering excellent handling capabilities.

In the power department, the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 had fitted under its aerodynamic clothes a 1,298cc transverse four-cylinder four-stroke liquid-cooled powerplant, boasting 145 hp at 8,500 rpm and 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) torque with peak power at 6,000 rpm.