2013 Yamaha FJR 1300 A Sport TourerElectronics 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
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