YAMAHA FJR1300A (2018-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha FJR1300A and FJR1300AE/AS were a couple of touring machines manufactured by the Japanese maker in 2001 and powered by the same 1,298cc four-cylinder engine. The AE/AS motorcycle featured an electronically controlled clutch and gear system known as the YCC-S, but the transmission was identical to the one used by the standard FJR machine.

Over its production period, the FJR1300 underwent several modifications and updates, while in 2014, the bike was separated into two versions, the FJR1300A and FJR1300ES. Compared to the A model, the ES offered an inverted fork with an electronically adjustable suspension. Also, both models received an update to the cruise control system, allowing the maximum set speed to be at 160 kph.

In 2016, Yamaha released the FJR1300 model with several modifications, including a six-speed transmission, a slipper-assist clutch, LED headlights, LED taillights, and a revised instrument panel. The model has auto-shift and electronically adjustable suspension; Yamaha also introduced progressive LED cornering lights.

In 2018, Yamaha launched the FJR1300A, a touring machine with various modern technologies, offering a comfortable experience. The bike had a two-piece dual seat, a full fairing with the engine in sight, a center stand, a medium-sized windshield, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

For power, the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300A used a 1,298 cc four-stroke, four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine to deliver an output power of 146 hp at 8,000 rpm and 138 Nm (102 lb-ft) of torque with a peak at 7,000 rpm.