YAMAHA FJR1300AE (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FJR1300 was a sport-touring motorcycle characterized as one of the world's most significant touring motorcycles. In addition to the standard machine, Yamaha added the AE designation to the 2008 FJR1300AE machine, making it even more enjoyable.

Yamaha released the 2009 FJR1300AE with several changes, including a new ABS braking system supplier, a revised windscreen for better wind and weather protection, and modifications to the transmission and clutch, offering even smoother gear changes.

The 2009 model was built on a lightweight, rigid diamond-type aluminum frame designed for sharp handling, with a 48 mm telescopic, upside-down fork with preload, rebound, and compression adjustability handling the bike's front suspension. A link-type single shock absorber with rebound and preload adjustability took care of the rear-end suspension.

The machine was dressed in aerodynamic bodywork with excellent wind and weather protection and a revised air management system that reduced the amount of warm air blown to the rider. In addition, the bike featured air vents located on the front cowl that redirected cool air into the cockpit area.

The 2009 Yamaha FJR1300AE rolled on three-spoke aluminum wheels with four-piston calipers and two 320 mm discs on the front, providing strong stopping power. The rear wheel was fitted with a dual-piston caliper and a 283 mm disc, offering strong braking performance.

In the power department, the massive touring machine came equipped with a 1,298cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine boasting 145 hp at 8,500 rpm and 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm. The engine was paired with a five-speed Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift (YCC-S) transmission and a final shaft drive, pushing the motorcycle to 245 kph (152 mph).