1st ride | Brand new 2023 Yamaha FJR1300ES | Part 1

It's technically the 2nd ride since I rode it home from the dealer yesterday, however this is the 1st ride out of my driveway and into the twisties. 2023 Yamaha FJR1300ES. Sport touring bike. This is most likely the last year for this Yamaha model. ES is for electronic suspension. I like it.

[@tonypalermo5796]

Fantastic sport touring machine, can't believe anyone would buy a junkyard Harley over this smooth capable reliable bike.

[@f3vermonkey318]

It is such a great bike for sport touring

[@jackbao1231]

Mine is 2022 FJR1300, 20 years anniversary edition, just rode it between Toronto and New York, 1600 km, it was great fun.

[@f3vermonkey318]

❤🎉

[@alp3781]

I had 2017 new ES model. Such a great machine. The only reason I sold it, I wanted to own a Goldwing, first time. I have no room for 2 bikes in one garage. You will enjoy this bike. Easy to work on, cheap parts, zero issues. smooth shifting, fantastic engine. Be aware on hot days, if she stands in direct sunlight, make sure you cover the LCD display. They don't like high heat and they will discolored. Yamaha replaces them under warranty. If you will keep her for a long time, extend the coverage, its cheap enough. Its a shame they don't improve this bike after all these years on the market. They can still sell a ton of them. My co-worker just ordered a new FJR.

[@f3vermonkey318]

I appreciate the information & thx for the heads up on LCD display. I think the sport touring market is a very small one and perhaps this is the last year of the FJR? I love the bike. After several Harley touring bikes and doing cross-country trips, the FJR feels like a MotoGP bike.

[@alp3781]

@@f3vermonkey318 I bet it does. Yes, the FJR is done. I wonder what's up the sleeve for Yamaha.

[@Argo-F-Ur-Sef]

People have been waiting for the WR250R replacement from Yamaha for over 3 years now…. Not sure they are working on new upgraded versions of either.

[@f3vermonkey318]

The Japanese way is to never improve the bike over decades. The FJR is still awesome and easy to work on though. I also own Austrian bikes - KTM & Husqvarna- and they are always improving year after year. I really do not understand the Japanese manufacturer.

[@alp3781]

@@f3vermonkey318 I don't get Yamaha. The FJR was such a success, why not improving it ? Update electronics, Shift assist, new colors, keyless etc.

[@andrewmarshall810]

You have to pass 6,000 rpm to feel it. When you do, it's crazy fast.

[@bobcaygeon4533]

I own a 2007 FJR. What a great bike. I wish I could afford a new one. With the latest upgrades it would be perfect and probably my last bike…… it sucks getting old.

[@f3vermonkey318]

The 2007 is awesome

[@Dabloomey]

Got the 2004 one perfect bike aside from the heating issues it has , think that got fixed 2007+ lucky you

[@ahbalone]

I just rode a new 2023 for 5 days. It's not that much different from my 2008 ae. Actually I prefer my bike and I have lightened it 50 pounds

[@baldandbiking]

It's a nice road you chose for getting used to the bike and breaking it in. No stops, smooth, not too much traffic, some gentle curves. Perfect.

[@f3vermonkey318]

Yes indeed. Dahlonega GA area and highway 60. Epic riding. Thx!!

[@Stripemas]

@@f3vermonkey318 Some of the best riding in Georgia. I used to ride from Cumming through Dahlonega all the time.

[@f3vermonkey318]

@@Stripemas You are right

[@alenfora1400]

Mine is 2002 has 50,000miled love it best bike ever and maybe some day i will get a brand new one

[@handyfix2952]

I wasn’t actually aware that Yamaha still made this bike. I’m more of a cruiser guy. As I get older I find myself gazing at the FJR’s as much as I look at Goldwings and Kawasaki Vesquero’s

[@cookielover1018TM]

Owner of a 2009 FJR ❤

[@mojo4376]

I really wish Yamaha would update the FJR

[@f3vermonkey318]

The Japanese bike makers don’t update bikes as often as the Europeans

[@danielweatherford3243]

I’m still putting the miles on my 2013 FJR1300A.

[@chamborespakoka2049]

la FJR1300 ha sido mi compañera de trabajo desde el año 2003. Con las diferentes unidades que he tendido, sumo un total de más de 1.500.000 km. Hoy estoy jubilado y tengo la mía propia del año 2019, modelo AS . Con la cual sigo disfrutando del placer de conducirla .

[@f3vermonkey318]

Que buena

[@johnwgibson24]

So very hard not to go fast. So smooth.

[@f3vermonkey318]

It is a fun bike for sure

[@Minmatar1337]

I rode dirt all through childhood and rode a YZF600R daily for a couple of years in my early 20's before making myself give up riding as I was getting too comfortable and pushing things a bit much on the streets of Dallas. Fast forward 20 years and I really want to get back on, and have had tunnel vision on a 2016+ FJR since I started looking at what the market offers these days. Do you think it would be a good fit? Sport touring feels about right for how I intend to ride these days. Congrats on your bike, and those roads look great!

[@f3vermonkey318]

I am lucky to have such killer roads all around me. Thanks for the comments

[@shreddinjoe]

Well im kinda a small guy at 5,5...but if i can ride a Goldwing comfortably, im sure ill feel ok on one of these. Loved the Goldwing man, kickass stereo, and one heck of a smooth ride, with power. I know these have a bit more "get up and go" to them. Not sure i dig the whistling noise coming off the windshield though

[@f3vermonkey318]

I can tell you where you may have done 800 comfortable miles in a day on your ‘Wing, the FJR will not come close to that. Compared to a sport bike the FJR is comfortable. Compared to a true touring bike, the FJR will not be the cozy iron butt motorcycle where you do close to 1,000 miles in a day.

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings, Thanks for the ride, amazing motorcycle 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸 Perhaps on your next ride, let's us know how is the switching gears, rpm speed, any heat from the engine, any vibrations.... Thank you so much for assisting me with my new 2024 fjr purchase. Keep producing more videos.

[@f3vermonkey318]

I will do that. The heat is not as bad as people say. Transmission is smooth. Handling is exceptional. Do they make a 2024 FJR? I thought 2023 might be the last year?

[@rosarioroberto5823]

@@f3vermonkey318 I meant to say 2023 new for 15,999 zero mile. I have been riding for 60years, but I always wanted a FJR.

[@FlyingFun.]

I was looking at getting an old fjr1300 here in the UK, it looks an awsome bike, but I have a dodgy shoulder which has been bothering me for 6 months and I'm not sure I'd be able to push it about ie to park it as its a pretty heavy bike. Looks great to ride though, don't think I'd ever get tired riding it..

[@f3vermonkey318]

I am a dirt bike rider, former touring bike and ADV rider that did own a sport bike recently too. Since I have done lots of touring in the recent past on 900 pound Harley’s, the FJR feels light and nimble to me. Give it a go mate! The shoulder just may like the FJR.

[@Jagshemasher]

Its pretty easy to get onto the centre stand if you put your weight on the stand. It is heavy to push around . . . . I usually try and move it as much as possible under power. Never park it where you have to push it backwards up a slope. It's a great bike once underway - easy to control at slow speed and it will do everything effortlessly. I bought mine a year ago an love it - would make the same decision again.

[@motoexploration4169]

Great vid. I love the audio music of the engine. How's the bike at very low speeds (like under 5 MPH) in parking lots or making U-turns in tight areas?

[@f3vermonkey318]

It’s not as agile and maneuverable as I thought it would be. I have done training on doing u-turns etc on heavy touring bikes.

[@travelinben1966]

I'm thinking about trading my Street Glide Special for a 2024 FJR.

[@f3vermonkey318]

I have owned 3 street glides. The FJR will not come close to the comfort of a HD touring bike. The FJR is more sport thann touring. If you are planning on NOT going on really long rides and want better handling, then the FHJR is awesome. Different bikes for different applications. I recommend thinking about the specific use case of the FJR verses the Street Glide and see how well they align with you.

[@travelinben1966]

@@f3vermonkey318 No more long trips for me.I hope to get a chance to ride an fjr next week.Thank you for your input.👍👍

[@Thomo_qld]

42 psi rear and front or you'll stuff your tyres and don't need a battery tender if you constantly ride it

[@f3vermonkey318]

Thank you for your perfect advice

[@s.ri.1020]

Its a yamaha dont need to bring tools.

[@f3vermonkey318]

That's what they said with Rossi's M1 and now it is the slowest bike out there

[@tg8150]

I test rode an FJR- the electric screen was already broken, the seat is so wide it spreads your legs wide enough to give birth and the power was unimpressive. Rode a Concours right afterwards- a 6 year older Concours 14. It had noticeably more power, smoother delivery, electric windscreen still worked and the seating position was more natural. I bought the C14. A motorcycle sales guy later stated to me- the C14 is like a single piece of solid jewelry. The FJR is nice, but you can tell the build quality is not as high as the Concours and that it doesn’t feel as solid. This is true. The Concours is built like a tank. It’ll outrun the FJR as well. Both more reliable than a BMW.

[@f3vermonkey318]

The Concourse is difficult to work on the FJR is easy

[@revelationdetailers894]

So you come to pee on the parade? Geeeez brother, be happy for the man. I wished I had that FJR! I have a 2005 Honda ST1300. Still runs like a champ but none of the modern day electronics and creature comforts.

[@marcpeters4599]

Watching you crowd that center line makes me nervous😬 all it takes is some dipshit on their phone/grabbing the fries they dropped between theirs legs - etc., etc. - and a slight weave into your lane...makes me cringe just thinking about it.

[@f3vermonkey318]

I’ll be more careful

[@marcpeters4599]

@@f3vermonkey318 👌🙂✌️

[@f3vermonkey318]

@@marcpeters4599 Thanks!!!!! A really delayed reply. I appreciate you.

[@marcpeters4599]

​@@f3vermonkey318 Ha ha!😄 No problem buddy, people get busy, I get it👌👍 I appreciate you as well 😉 ride safe and God bless🙂✌️