2013 Yamaha FJR1300A | Quick Look

2013 Yamaha FJR 1300 A Sport Tourer

Electronics highlight the upgrades for the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A, but there are also important mechanical changes.

On the technology front, the new FJR1300A gets ride-by-wire, traction control, two power delivery modes and updated cruise control. Quite visibly, the fairing has been redesigned, and the new adjustable windscreen moves into position twice as quickly as before.

The suspension has been updated, with the forks getting an aluminum piston rod and plunger, plus a new spring rate, while the shock has revised damping and spring rates. The motor gets new liner-free cylinders, for improved heat dissipation, and the exhaust pipe length has been changed slightly.

2013 Yamaha FJR1300A Quick Stats:

• ENGINE TYPE: DOHC inline-4
• BORE x STROKE: 79mm x 66.2mm
• COMP. RATIO: 10.8:1
• TRANSMISSION: 5-speed
• FUEL CAPACITY: 6.6 gallons
• SEAT HEIGHT: 31.7 inches
• WET WEIGHT: 637 pounds
• PRICE: $15,890

For a review of the 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A, click here. For a look into the entire 2013/2014 motorcycle lineup, check out the Ultimate MotorCycling Digital Buyer’s Guide.

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