2013 FJR - Product announced!

[UselessPickles]

Best comment on the video:

Does it now have 6 speed transmission? I felt this issue as a largest disadvantage of that model during the test drive and comparing it to GSXR 1300 and ZZR 1400.

There you have it... the biggest advantage that a Gixxer 1300 and ZX14 have over the FJR is a six speed close-ratio transmission.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I was watching that video and smiling at the wheelies. They looked pretty effortless...AND then my wife walked up to see what I was watching.

About 4 seconds later she asked me if I was trading mine in on a new one. She really likes the dash, the color the windshield, and the lights. Sweet......

 

[escapefjrtist]

That's better, a little bit of the sport coming out! Dude needs to work on his lines though... h34r:

--G

 

[beemerdons]

I was watching that video and smiling at the wheelies. They looked pretty effortless...AND then my wife walked up to sake what I was watching.

About 4 seconds later she asked me if I was trading mine in on a new one. She really likes the dash, the color the windshield, and the lights. Sweet......

Totally amazing, one of the very few times Carrie has walked up behind AJ on the computer and has not caught him viewing armadillo sex pornography!

+1, Gunny on that video: I love riding Spain and totally think Madrid is the coolest city in the world, most importantly the 2013 FJR is absolutely bitchen'!

 

[gixxerjasen]

Nice video, but he needs to install the little orange gopro damper piece that no one seems to be able to figure out what it does.

 

[deanw]

Thanks ChiefBlueMan for the measurements. That certainly explains a lot. I just always chuckle when someone mentions FZ1 mirrors being amazing. I'm like "I don't remember them being THAT amazing!"

FZ-1 Mirrors are amazing on the FJR. The stalks are about 2" longer, so the mirrors stick out a little further and are a little higher. That lets you aim them properly without giving a huge blind spot immediately behind you. Also makes the mirrors the widest point of the bike instead of the saddlebags (which, you should also remember, are wider on an Gen I than a Gen II).

I don't know about flipping the mirrors upside down. Could see how that would help on an FZ-1. Think that would look silly on an FJR.

 

[Chiefblueman]

Thanks ChiefBlueMan for the measurements. That certainly explains a lot. I just always chuckle when someone mentions FZ1 mirrors being amazing. I'm like "I don't remember them being THAT amazing!"

FZ-1 Mirrors are amazing on the FJR. The stalks are about 2" longer, so the mirrors stick out a little further and are a little higher. That lets you aim them properly without giving a huge blind spot immediately behind you. Also makes the mirrors the widest point of the bike instead of the saddlebags (which, you should also remember, are wider on an Gen I than a Gen II).

I don't know about flipping the mirrors upside down. Could see how that would help on an FZ-1. Think that would look silly on an FJR.

Flipping the mirrors works great on the FZ1, improving rear view and reducing buffeting. Flipping them on the FJR would be overkill, making the mirrors 8" wider than the saddlebags on my gen1. I find the stock mirrors on my gen1 to be just fine, vibe free, offering good view to the rear and they actually look like they belong on a bike .

 

[escapefjrtist]

Out looking for black Friday deals and ran across #000048 at my local dealer Adventure Motorsports.

Don't delay, it's ready for the taking...

--G

 

[mingo]

In slide 1:16 you can see a close up of the USD fork....but that must have been a snapshot from the AE model....not the one displayed here?

The UK Yamaha website shows both models. The AE model (they call it AS) has upside down forks and electronic suspension. Since the AE model isn't coming here, will they offer the electronic suspension model here? I really like the upside down forks on my SuperTenere.

 

[gregory]

Found #2 sitting right next to a '12 in Fariview OR at Yamaha Sports Plaza while visiting a buddy.

 

[beemerdons]

Found #2 sitting right next to a '12 in Fariview OR at Yamaha Sports Plaza while visiting a buddy. Will post VIN Pic as soon as I get back home Sunday.

So Gregory you Goat Fecker, did you try to negotiate a hard price with them to see what kind of a smoking deal could be had? Or were you holding hands and kissy facing with your "Buddy", ShinyPartsUp?

 

[gregory]

Found #2 sitting right next to a '12 in Fariview OR at Yamaha Sports Plaza while visiting a buddy. Will post VIN Pic as soon as I get back home Sunday.

So Gregory you Goat Fecker, did you try to negotiate a hard price with them to see what kind of a smoking deal could be had? Or were you holding hands and kissy facing with your "Buddy", ShinyPartsUp?

Don, I am SPU free this trip. If it was a CA friendly bike, I would have been all over it! I did mention the D&H and the CO find, but they weren't biting. They are a very small dealership just outside Portland.

And congrats to your Sun devils

 

[deanw]

Found #2 sitting right next to a '12 in Fariview OR at Yamaha Sports Plaza

LA LA LA LA I did NOT need to know that.

 

[gregory]

Found #2 sitting right next to a '12 in Fariview OR at Yamaha Sports Plaza

LA LA LA LA I did NOT need to know that.

Yes, yes you did. She needs a good home

 

[networkguy]

I was watching that video and smiling at the wheelies. They looked pretty effortless...AND then my wife walked up to see what I was watching.

About 4 seconds later she asked me if I was trading mine in on a new one. She really likes the dash, the color the windshield, and the lights. Sweet......

See, that's how we know it's a fake. Everyone knows you can't pull a wheelie on a shaft drive bike

: ninja:

 

[JustHoward]

There was only one time that I can remember ever hitting triple digit speed in the 100,000 miles I've ridden on my 2008 FJR--but I often ride faster than 80 mph. My current bike has an aftermarket electronic cruise control that works at whatever speed I want.

My dealer called the other day to tell me that my new 2013 should be delivered within the next month, but I'm thinking of cancelling my order. What's the point of getting a new sophisticated bike if my cruise controlled speed is limited to 80 mph on the speedometer--which probably means 75 mph by GPS. I find that totally unacceptable. I'm sure most of you do also.

Members of this forum constitute the best market Yamaha has for selling the new FJR. Wouldn't it make sense for each of us to write a letter to the president of Yamaha USA to voice our complaint and our intent not to buy the new FJR until this defect is remedied?

Howard

 

[HotRodZilla]

There was only one time that I can remember ever hitting triple digit speed in the 100,000 miles I've ridden on my 2008 FJR--but I often ride faster than 80 mph. My current bike has an aftermarket electronic cruise control that works at whatever speed I want.

My dealer called the other day to tell me that my new 2013 should be delivered within the next month, but I'm thinking of cancelling my order. What's the point of getting a new sophisticated bike if my cruise controlled speed is limited to 80 mph on the speedometer--which probably means 75 mph by GPS. I find that totally unacceptable. I'm sure most of you do also.

Members of this forum constitute the best market Yamaha has for selling the new FJR. Wouldn't it make sense for each of us to write a letter to the president of Yamaha USA to voice our complaint and our intent not to buy the new FJR until this defect is remedied?

Howard

When my wife asked me if I was buying a new one the other day, the crazy 80mph limit on the CC was one of the reasons I listed for not being ready to change bikes yet. I'm sure I'm not the only one. I don't know that I've ever driven a car or ridden a MC that has a limited cruise control. I don't know what would make Yamaha think an 80mph limit is a good idea.

 

[CopB8]

I don't know what would make Yamaha think an 80mph limit is a good idea.

Especially here in Texas where we now have a toll road with a posted speed limit of 85!

 

[CopB8]

BTW, quick thoughts on my '13 as compared to my Gen 1 after very few miles. A lot of this is redundant to posts listed above but just another man's perspective:

Mirrors: Yes, I see a lot of my elbows and have to tuck them in for a better look of what's directly behind me and up close. However it's not any worse than my Gen 1. And I'm not a small guy at 6'2" 230. I wouldn't consider ruining the looks of the bike in order to get better rearward visibility.

Cruise Control: HUGE thumbs up on it's operation and usefulness. BIG thumbs down on the 80mph limit. When we travel on the open road we are ALWAYS well above 80. I'm either not going to be able to use it or I'm going to start saving a bunch of money on speeding tickets.

Wind Protection: New windshield seems significantly smaller but as effective at keeping the wind off. I found less buffeting of my helmet in the up position than I did on the Gen 1.

Heated Grips: Much better than the ones I put on the Gen 1. Get very toasty on high. I like them

Transmission: WAY smoother than my Gen 1. Not but CLUNCK when going from neutral to 1st. Much smoother shifting. I LOVE the gear selection display. Nice and big and keeps me from false shifting to 6th. Definitely a difference in ratios over the Gen 1 with a little more clutch slip necessary when pulling off from a standstill with 2 up, however this is offset with a more relaxed feel when cruising. The drop in RPM's is better than my Gen 1 but not hugely significant. Sorry, but if I had my druthers I'd have another cog for highway cruising at 800-1000 less RPMs. That's just me.

Seat: The seat has less a tendency to push my nuts up against the tank. Very much appreciated even though the tank now doesn't get as hot as my Gen1. Passenger seat 'seems' to have slightly more legroom but is definitely narrower than the Gen 1 by about an inch.

Display: I love a digital speedometer and an analog tach. I'd have prefered the tack to be front and center and the speedo display to be the left but that's just picking nits. The large sized fonts are great for us more 'seasoned' guys. Menu and toggle button for the multi-function are very intuitive and instantly easy to use and the multi-function computer has some nice helpful information. Have to get used to toggling a menu to get to my windshield controls though.

Driving Modes: Kinda just don't get it on this one. The Touring mode is so muted and sluggish as compared to the Sport mode. Maaaaaybe it's very useful in less than ideal conditions where sharp responses will unsettle the bike otherwise it better return significant fuel savings to offset the performance loss.

Color and Styling: Freak'n love it! For me, worth the price of admission alone. Looked at a lot of bikes at the IMA show but only fell back in love with one.

Maybe now that all the family have left after the holiday I'll be able to spend more time on it.

 

[wheatonFJR]

good honest review...