I tried sitting on a ZZR1400 and found it a similar riding position to the Blackbird. A Hayabusa was top of the list because i fit them really well, but for the money the K1300 won easily. The 5 out of 5 The FJR 1300 . 13 February 2023 by Les. Version: Fjr1300 A. Year: 2009. Effortless mile muncher. Ride quality & brakes 5 out of 5. Easy to run from full to refill time with no issues Duel Versys 1000 Vs FJR1300 page 1 : Le sport GT se meurt Avant, pour enquiller les bornes à très haute vitesse sans trop fatiguer, il existait une myriade de motos "sport GT" de moyennes à très grosses cylindrées : Honda VFR ou CBR-X, Kawasaki ZZR ou GTR, Suzuki GSX-F ou Hayabusa, BMW K1200S, Triumph Sprint, Aprilia Futura, etc. Mais The other bike I looked at back then was the FJR. We picked the ST because it was a lot roomier than the FJR for two up riding. After 5 1/2 years I have no real complaints with the ST. Mine has had some suspension work, has bar risers, a Russell seat, and a host of smaller items added. The biggest repair so far was replacing the fuel pump last 2022 Yamaha FJR1300 Price and Availability. The 2022 Yamaha FJE1300 ES costs $18,199 in Cobalt Blue. Yamaha covers your new sport-tourer with a one-year limited factory warranty. Pricing. It still ends up cheaper, brand new, than the equivalent ST or FJR, but factoring in the 1000 v-twin vs. a 1300 v-4 or a 1300 inline 4and the abs.and the chain vs. shaft drive (personal preference: shaft)lack of a centerstand the vstrom isn't as bargain-basement as I'd like. Ultimately I'm probably getting what's cheap out of the Pq9e. The 2013 FJR1300A features a T-Mode (for touring) and S-Mode (for sportier riding). The other electronic addition is the push-button cruise control, which is located on the left handlebar. Besides the electronics, Yamaha has upgraded the FJR1300A's chassis and suspension for additional rider comfort. The CB1300's engine is all new and has been designed to deliver exactly what Honda perceive a retro rider wants, which, according to the press waffle, is a "prodigious thrust of torque, accompanied by a thundering roar of performance." Well I reckon Honda has hit the nail on the head because the CB's engine is a beauty. My main thing with the Honda was the heat. When it was over 90 and especialy into 100 I dreaded commuting on the Honda. There is no comparison the Yamaha has worked the heat issue. Separately I found for me the FJR seat is more comfortable and I actually sit up more upright on the FJR also. Excessive vibration: According to owners, the GTR 1400 vibrates under hard braking. Depending on the severity of the problem, the vibration may be manageable or lead the bike to shuddering. Brake noises: When the brake rotors get warped, riders start to hear strange noises when braking. The clutch is a slipper system and super-light on the fingers, though this bike makes enough power that you don’t need to do much shifting. There’s no claimed horsepower figure (a Google search suggests 143 hp) but it’s torque that’s important and that peaks at 102 lb-ft. at 7,000 rpm. It still ends up cheaper, brand new, than the equivalent ST or FJR, but factoring in the 1000 v-twin vs. a 1300 v-4 or a 1300 inline 4and the abs.and the chain vs. shaft drive (personal preference: shaft)lack of a centerstand the vstrom isn't as bargain-basement as I'd like. Ultimately I'm probably getting what's cheap out of the

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