BigLenny Posted December 15, 2015 #26 Posted December 15, 2015 The FJR turns me on. I've always thought they were cool looking bikes. I finally got to test ride one in September at Bikes Blues & BBQ. Really liked it, except for one thing; At freeway speeds, I kept feeling like it needed another gear. I liked everything about it, but more than once, I went for another gear when we were running 75 on the freeway. Sooooooo, I am super glad to see Yammy added a 6th gear for the 2016 model! By adding cruise, electronic adjustable suspension, and a 6 speed tranny to this already wonderful bike, Yamaha has vaulted it into a major player in the sport tour world. I am surprised Kawi hasn't done the same with their Concourse.
Beau-Kat Posted December 15, 2015 #27 Posted December 15, 2015 FJR1300! I can only dream. Always wanted the 2007 model, but now with cruise and 6 speed trans, oh man, that's the ticket! Maybe if I dream about the $$$, I'll come into some and be at the Yamaha dealer soon (well, I think I read that they will be available this spring).
shmily Posted December 15, 2015 #28 Posted December 15, 2015 You all may recall from another thread that I've been eyeballing the BMW K1600 for quite some time. I've been reluctant to pull the trigger, mostly because of the price tag and maintenance costs of the BMW. This new FJR has all the goodies of the BMW (sans GPS) that any sport touring bike could possibly hope for. I'm really anxious to see how this will be priced. I'm have a suspicion that the price of this bike brand new will be competitive with a three of four year old K bike. If that's the case, there is no decision for me to make. This bike may very well keep a loyal customer with Yamaha for a lot more years.
CaptainJoe Posted December 15, 2015 #29 Posted December 15, 2015 Here's a picture with a trunk. Imagine that with a lightweight Sporty Trike...
leo3wheel Posted December 16, 2015 Author #30 Posted December 16, 2015 Would be a shame to convert this sporty bike into a trike.
Yammer Dan Posted December 16, 2015 #31 Posted December 16, 2015 Redlines at 9. It has 3 spoke wheels. I ain't looking.
leo3wheel Posted December 16, 2015 Author #32 Posted December 16, 2015 Redlines at 9. It has 3 spoke wheels. I ain't looking. Not sure redlining at 9 is an issue with a six-speed transmission. Agree, 3 spoke wheels are not cool.
Yammer Dan Posted December 16, 2015 #33 Posted December 16, 2015 I was counting those as good things.....:Avatars_Gee_George:I hate cleaning wheels and like winding them up til they sound like a mad bee...:
Daveand Barbie Posted December 16, 2015 #34 Posted December 16, 2015 4K on the tach is almost 80mph with a 5 speed so yes, 9K is a problem. methinks your comment was made with tongue firmly implanted in cheek. Ha!!! We were typing at the same time.
videoarizona Posted December 16, 2015 #35 Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Redlines at 9. It has 3 spoke wheels. I ain't looking. I was thinking that bike will be going by so fast, no one will see the three spoke wheels...! Not sure about the seating position for my bod, though. Edited December 16, 2015 by videoarizona spelling - need more coffee...
BlueSky Posted December 16, 2015 #36 Posted December 16, 2015 Yeah, the seating position on a sport touring bike is leaning towards a sport bike seating position and has high foot pegs folding your legs and your feet are under you. It may not be so comfy for some of us mature riders. If you could test ride one, you could find out. I considered my 04 Concours to be comfy except for putting some of my upper body weight on my arms. The handlebars can be raised to help alleviate this issue. The older Kawasaki Concours XG1000 Sport Tourer is the best used value in motorcycling in my opinion. It was 2010 when I bought the black 2004 in excellent condition with 21k miles for only $3k. I rode it for almost 2 years and sold it for $3k. They have a good reputation for lasting a lot of miles.
BratmanXj Posted December 16, 2015 #37 Posted December 16, 2015 The older Kawasaki Concours XG1000 Sport Tourer is the best used value in motorcycling in my opinion. It was 2010 when I bought the black 2004 in excellent condition with 21k miles for only $3k. I rode it for almost 2 years and sold it for $3k. They have a good reputation for lasting a lot of miles. ZG1000...I had a '97 with 40k that I bought for $1,200. I'm 6'2" 250 and the bike was CRAMPED for me; used set of 1-1/2" riser blocks, used 1" offset peg brackets, and a DIY repading of the seat make it an EXCELLENT commuter bike all for an extra $100. But most sport-tourers have enough aftermarket support to swing the ergo's either towards sport or towards touring. Lowering brackets for the pegs, riser blocks or heli-bars, and saddles can really open up the seating position.
YamahaLarry Posted December 16, 2015 #38 Posted December 16, 2015 Looks like a crotch rocket with saddle bags. Does nothing for me.
BlueSky Posted December 17, 2015 #40 Posted December 17, 2015 This is what mine looked like. https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+Kawasaki+Concours+photos&biw=1455&bih=705&tbm=isch&imgil=sX2sEVfWD29E1M%253A%253Bd5H1JChDJR6O6M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.motorcyclistonline.com%25252F2004%25252Fkawasaki%25252Fconcours%25252Fpictures%25252F05%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=sX2sEVfWD29E1M%253A%252Cd5H1JChDJR6O6M%252C_&usg=__CZm4LB3hbI1eYFN8teb6GD8MVJ4%3D&ved=0ahUKEwiB-_fziOLJAhVHWSYKHWRgCKwQyjcILw&ei=oztyVsGdCMeymQHkwKHgCg#imgrc=sX2sEVfWD29E1M%3A&usg=__CZm4LB3hbI1eYFN8teb6GD8MVJ4%3D
Guest Jamsie Posted December 22, 2015 #41 Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) in my opinion the fj1300 is a continuation of their present models. i think yamaha are dropping the big V4 and will concentrate on the V twin models , like the V star series .there is a large options list with the V Star. The custom features batwing fairing , wind deflectors, audio with i pod/phone compatability, garmin GPS and hard luggage, but no topbox( trunk ) https://www.shopyamaha.com/accessories/Star-Motorcycle?fitment=2015%7c72&taxo_productdepartment_ss_facet=12&dealernumber=&skip=-1 But then again , this may be the new venture Time will tell Edited December 22, 2015 by Jamsie
BlueSky Posted December 22, 2015 #42 Posted December 22, 2015 I much prefer a 4 cylinder bike due to the smoothness of operation and the higher hp per liter. But, I suppose I am part of a dying breed. And the V4 is the most expensive engine design to build and the touring customers have been mostly won over by the big throbbing V twins. Why build expensive fours when the public seems to want a cheap V twin? An FJR with a V twin just wouldn't cut it in my opinion.
BigLenny Posted December 23, 2015 #43 Posted December 23, 2015 Those bikes in that pic are Yamahas. Now when we'll ever see them, who knows.
leo3wheel Posted December 24, 2015 Author #44 Posted December 24, 2015 I much prefer a 4 cylinder bike due to the smoothness of operation and the higher hp per liter. But, I suppose I am part of a dying breed. And the V4 is the most expensive engine design to build and the touring customers have been mostly won over by the big throbbing V twins. Why build expensive fours when the public seems to want a cheap V twin? An FJR with a V twin just wouldn't cut it in my opinion. The FJR has an inline four.
BlueSky Posted December 25, 2015 #45 Posted December 25, 2015 The FJR has an inline four. Yeah, I know. Just like the Kawa Concours I had. I commented after the post on Yamaha going to V-twins in the "new Venture".
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