2005 FJR1300 Yamaha Introduction
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Combining near-superbike power and handling with touring-bike comfort and
conve nience seemed like such a natural idea, it’s almost
surprising that the FJR1300 remains in a class of one. Oh well. “Supersport
Touring” remains an exclusive Yamaha niche, and anyway, the critics seem to
understand exactly where we’re going with the FJR1300. Straight out of the gate,
Cycle World named it Best Sport-Touring Bike. Last season, Motorcyclist called
it Tourer of the Year**, while Rider magazine went ahead and labeled it
Motorcycle of the Year for 2003***. “The Yamaha reminded us of its braking, corner-carving and power advantages, generally disappearing into the distance no matter who was on board.” – Motorcyclist Oct. 2003
To appreciate the FJR1300, you may need to recalibrate your sport-touring measurement devices, perhaps rethink your whole moto-philosophy. You’ll need to reconcile all-day comfort and practicality with a bike that produces an arm-stretching 145 horsepower and 99 foot-pounds of torque.
It might be confusing, at first, until you learn that shaft drive, standard hard sidebags, an electric-adjustable windshield and available optional ABS can coexist with light weight and adjustable suspension, and that the result can attack corners with almost all the nimbleness and precision of an all-out sportbike.
Downsides? The FJR1300 moves so well, it may leave less time for taking in the scenery, but that’s entirely at your discretion. 6.6-gallon fuel capacity means you might not discover as many quaint gas stations. And, you may attract more hangers-on, so accommodating are the broad and supportive dual-density seat, excellent grab handles and cavernous storage.
Life consists mainly of compromises. Some rare times, though, you really can have it all.
Manufacturer's Sugg. Retail Price...$11,799* ($12,899* for ABS model).
Available via Priority Delivery Program only.
Deposits accepted by dealers Feb. 6 - April 30, 2004.
Estimated delivery to dealers: July 2004 to November 2004.
**Motorcyclist magazine's Tourer of the Year
***Rider magazine's Motorcycle of the Year for 2003 |
