Yamaha FJR1300 Ride Review

[@THE-APEX]

The bike you were riding, a 2013, is the first year of the Gen III, and it has traction control, linked ABS, heated grips, cruise control up to 80 mph, a hard and soft shock lever setting, and panniers, all of which come standard. HealTech makes a quick shifter for it, though up shift only. Penske is the goto for Gen III suspension upgrades once high miles are achieved. 250k miles plus are not uncommon with general maintenance. There are many well documented videos on simple repairs, which keeps money in your pocket. The FJR platform has actually been produced for the past 21 years and is well known for its bulletproof Japanese reliability, inexpensive parts, and fun factor, with, and without the panniers. It goes 72 mph in first gear, and the fun really begins in the higher RPMs, but that’s not for everybody.

[@rsv4pilot114]

Great bike!

[@THE-APEX]

@@rsv4pilot114 Great video!

[@rsv4pilot114]

@@THE-APEX Thank you

[@MLZ1957]

I have to tell you, I own a 2014 Yamaha FJR1300A (Red) and love that bike. Comfortable, powerful. Just an all-around joy.

[@rsv4pilot114]

Great bike. I'm so glad you love it.

[@racerrr2231]

Beautiful motorcycle and a great review thank you 👍🏾💯

[@rsv4pilot114]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@NonStoppie]

Cool bike en video. I'd like to know if the cruise control is usable at all speeds and in all gears? I know that sometimes Yamaha will restrict it to fourth gear and up with a minimum speed such as with their mt10.

[@rsv4pilot114]

I will find out for you and let you know. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@hansz024]

Wilde Nonstoppie gespot

[@marklloyd4153]

I like it . Shaft drive . The others r chain KTM has horrendous reliability issues . The only other bike I’d consider is a Goldwing

[@rsv4pilot114]

Goldwing is a great choice

[@aa7jc]

Dash could use tft color but most all the rest of the modern "goodies" you mentioned as missing are on the 2016-2021 model. It will be interesting to see where or even if things go in 2022 since it has been dropped from Europe due to emissions? I own a 2021.

[@rsv4pilot114]

It needs major updating. Great bike but overpriced and behind the times.

[@İkitekerşart]

What brand is that windshield?

[@rsv4pilot114]

Its a Vstream brand

[@nealbeard1]

Too big

[@ShutterUp]

Thanks for the review. I'm looking for that exact bike or the 2014. Not paying pandemic prices. I was wondering what part of the country you were in until you pulled up to that last intersection. Hello Neighbor.... Sub'd. If you see a Red 5th gen VFR out there, stop me and say hello. We have probably passed each other.

[@rsv4pilot114]

Are you in NC as well?

[@ShutterUp]

@@rsv4pilot114 I ride the same roads... Sunset, HS, Bells, etc. I live just SE of there.

[@rsv4pilot114]

@@ShutterUp Then you really are my neighbor

[@ShutterUp]

@@rsv4pilot114 Yes, sir. That first video I watched, I usually try and guess where the youtuber is at. I saw red clay and pines. figured GA until I saw you at that intersection. I grew up just a couple miles from there.

[@rsv4pilot114]

@@ShutterUp Very cool

[@JDH8208]

I own an 06 fjr and a 2013 Harley Ultra Classic. The fjr feels like moving around a toy compared to the 950lb Harley.

[@rsv4pilot114]

I can imagine that's true. I never owned a Harley but I heard they are heavy beasts.

[@JDH8208]

@@rsv4pilot114 Yes, they are heavy but once rolling you don't notice the weight.

[@rsv4pilot114]

@@JDH8208 I'm not a fan but to each his own. I like all bikes, but I wouldn't buy certain bikes for myself.

[@375billy]

6.6gal tank 250 plus miles per tank.

[@rsv4pilot114]

Yeah. Very nice to have.

No need for that barn door!!

[@2mpoida]

Put some gloves on...good vid

[@dieterschneidewind9267]

Warum nicht Deutsch.

[@RandyCRR]

Transmission recall. Beware!

[@rsv4pilot114]

Yeah. Every manufacturer has recalls. Recalls are not the problem. Those get fixed for free. Its the crap that goes wrong out of warranty without a recall that sucks.

[@just_expert]

Это ветровое стекло портит внешний вид мотоцикла, он просто ужасен