YAMAHA FJR 130 (2004-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2004, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Yamaha FJR 1300, a sport-touring machine that delivered great comfort and massive amounts of power and torque but also brought several changes for the 2004 model.

First of all, the bike was available with or without ABS, which was a safety feature that enhanced the performance of the machine, so both versions received new front brake master cylinders with a one mm bore diameter increase for the non-ABS version and two mm increase for the ABS version, but also 22 mm larger discs on the front.

Another update for the model included the 2003 optional electronically adjustable windshield that came as standard on the 2004 model with a 40mm increase in height and still operated from the thumb button on the handlebar.

Both front and rear suspensions were revised with a 10 percent increase in the spring rate for the front fork and a 15 percent increase in the spring rate for the rear shock absorber and still delivered a plush ride with the suspension firming up as it used more travel.

In addition, the bike also received a storage compartment on the front fairing, front headlight beam adjustment from a hand-turning wheel under the front fairing, and integrated turn signals for a cleaner look.

In the performance department, the bike remained unchanged with the 1,298cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 145 hp at 8,500 rpm and 125 Nm (99 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm.