"We see the FJR 1300 to be a long life model", says Robert Landman, marketing and sales manager of Yamaha Motor Europe. "We have quite carefully considered the changes for the new model and did listen to our customers, to determine the improvements after these 2 years of FJR model life."
Robert Landman, marketing & sales manager of Yamaha Motor Europe
Indeed many of you have answered the FJR 1300 questionnaire on this website. You have made valuable suggestions (see FJR websurvey).
"After combining the findings on the web with statements we gathered from FJR owners we decided on the improvements for this latest model. Basically most owners were pretty satisfied with the machine, the wish-list was mainly filled with items to make touring longer distances more comfortable, without sacrifice on the sporty features of this machine," explains Yamaha Europe product planner Hennes Fischer.

Engine type Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, inline 4 cylinder
Displacement 1,298cc
Bore x stroke 79.0mm x 66.2mm
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Maximum power 105.5kW (143.5HP) @8,000rpm
Maximum torque 134.4Nm (13.7kg-m) @7,000rpm
  
Chassis
Front suspension system Telescopic fork, 48mm tubes
Rear suspension system Link-type swingarm
Front brake Dual discs Ø 320mm
Rear brake Single disc, Ø 282mm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17
Front travel 135mm
Rear travel 125mm