YAMAHA FJR1300AE (2017-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

For 2017, Yamaha launched the FJR 1300AE, a sport touring motorcycle that featured electronically-adjustable suspension both front and rear with an upside-down fork on the front and a new six-speed transmission with the latest A&S clutch that offered fast acceleration, a more relaxed high-speed cruising, and smoother downshifting.

As for the electronic tweaks and tricks, the bike featured the Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) that provided great throttle response and controllability and Yamaha D-MODE that worked in tandem with the (YCC-T) system that and offered two riding modes.

The S mode unlocked the full engine performance and power, while the T mode slowed the throttle response for situations that required lower power characteristics, such as slippery and wet conditions but also worked great for a more relaxed touring riding while reducing fuel consumption.

Both front and rear brakes featured the latest ABS and UBS technology and offered excellent control under wet and slippery conditions with its two 320 mm discs squeezed by a couple of four-piston calipers on the front and a 282 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear.

In addition, the bike featured an adjustable handlebar, adjustable rider seat height, a stylish upper fairing that provided great aerodynamics with excellent wind and weather protection, and optimized airflow management for more rider comfort.

In the performance department, the 2017 Yamaha FJR 1300AE took its thrust from a 1,298cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 146 hp with a peak at 8,000 rpm and 138 Nm (102 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.