I went from an '03 ST1300 to a '13 FJR last summer, the bike is amazing even as a 5 speed. The cruise control is great, the torque make easy to be lazy if you want and if you drop the surprisingly heavy panniers and kick it into sport mode it's a real good time!

I own an 06 FJR with 165kms from new it's the Gen 2 it will probably outlive me I'm 65 in August stay safe and upright love from Australia 🦘🌏

@BlackRiverRider

Ай бұрын

They are great machines. You do the same!

Great video. I've been looking at various FJRs, and I'm leaning towards the 2016 or newer. This video really helped make up my mind. Thanks for your great reviews and impressions, very helpful.

@BlackRiverRider

4 ай бұрын

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Thanks for the kind words!

That was a nice bike and thanks for taking me along,

@BlackRiverRider

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I just bought a black 2009 FJR with less then 20000 miles, cruises easily at 80 to 85, fifth gear, I'm 6'2 230lbs very happy with it, paid $5000

@RRRRefuelRideRace

Ай бұрын

Great decision. I would love to have one. I am 6ft 1. :) Drop by bro, you may like my content. Cheers.

Sure, the dash looks old (But very visible both day and night), style hasn’t changed since 2012 (but so as pretty much its competitors), and BMW/KTM has whole bunch of the latest techs (they better, otherwise it’s no competitions vs this bike). This bike is the best touring bike in the market that I do not own. I must give credit to where credit is due - Yamaha knows what they are doing.

Thanks man! Safe riding!

@BlackRiverRider

5 ай бұрын

You too! Keep it right side up

I had a 2014 and I personally really like that dash

@BlackRiverRider

2 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a bit antiquated but still a solid layout. They are missing out by not making a Gen 4 I believe. Adventure bikes don’t ride like these do.

I bought a 2020 a few months ago, love it....

Last year i bought one a 2002 i love it before that i owned many bikes but mostly 750cc this is a monster and total smooth love it

@gattling9

4 ай бұрын

If it's 2002 you may want to take a look into air filter 🐭 😂 Cheers

I been looking at the FJR 1300 as a possible second bike. 👍

I’m definitely going to get a 2024

@BlackRiverRider

2 ай бұрын

Go for it

Sat on 1 today at the dealer...im a big guy 6'3 280 and I felt more comfortable on this fj than the concourse or the bush. I walked in there looking at a zx14 but I can't do the clip on bars ..im really thinking about the fjr..

@williamduckworth305

6 күн бұрын

Busa..not bush ..lol

@BlackRiverRider

6 күн бұрын

@@williamduckworth305 it's a great bike with plenty of horsepower. I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's better than a Concours as well in my opinion.

Hey brother, thanks for the review. I’m thinking about purchasing one of these. Was there any vibration running at 75 to 80 mph?

@BlackRiverRider

5 ай бұрын

Nothing that I can remember. It was very smooth overall. I’m used to a punchy parallel twin though that makes a lot of vibration so your mileage may vary.

I put a hold payment on that bike . The guys over at Pirate Ship in Wilmington NC are great . Anyone looking for a bike should check them out

@raydumont78

4 ай бұрын

Did you feel any vibration in the handlebar’s? Thanks.

@raymondwinans978

4 ай бұрын

@raydumont78 I haven't rode it yet I'm out of town. They insisted I put a deposit to hold the bike that it it is in perfect running order . Why ? Is there a issue with the bike ?

Did you feel any vibration in the handlebars? Thanks

@BlackRiverRider

4 ай бұрын

Nothing that I can remember. It was very smooth overall. I’m used to a punchy parallel twin though that makes a lot of vibration so your mileage may vary.

Don't look like stock mirrors..Stalks are different?

@BlackRiverRider

5 ай бұрын

Yeah I believe those and the seat were aftermarket just from what I could tell.