You guys have such an awesome channel going. Great filming, editing. I love seeing GoPros all over the bikes :] You guy's are doing it right!

Done 105,000 miles on mine, best bike I have ever owned.

Good job actually doing a review in a bike review. I still really appreciate that Revzilla doesn't just gloss through their bike reviews. I like it when you guys drill down on what's great, or not so great, with the bikes that you ride. Please keep up the good job!

It's not even a bike I'm interested in, but I just love RevZilla's reviews and cinematography so I watched it.

@n-gov

8 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Whether it's Spurgeon or Lemmy, the Revzilla cameramen and editing guys really know how to make great videos, the best on the internet IMHO! Impressed as always

@0616ko

8 жыл бұрын

+A TG Agree 100%. Very well done.

Just went through KZread and looked at 4 reviews on the FJR. You guys win with your excellent comments and information.

Very informative on the old vs new. You guys are really building a brand and it really helps people in buying decisions on not only gear, but bikes. I have bought a few things gear related from the videos alone, seeing as I cannot get my hands on much of it at local shops. Thanks guys, and I hope all this hard work really starts bringing in the extra views!

You guys do this better than the magazines and the bike shows. They better step up their game if they don't want to lose out to a gear retailer.Seriously everything you touch is gold.

Love your reviews! Best on the web as far as I'm concerned. Keep 'em comin' fellas!

I really enjoyed this review. Candid, laid back, and informative. Well done Spurgeon and your crew. Oh, the scenery was beautiful.

man im really loving this new revzilla motorcycle reviews

You hit all the highlights of this motorcycle. It has new features that are nice to have it does not add to the price, such as the additional lights for the curbs. Good at slow speeds but not going to save your life at highway speeds. FJR is a great bike and Revzilla does a great job of giving product Reviews. More so than anything the have the best reputation of being honest and real with their reviews.

Beautiful vid and gorgeous bike. And I adore Az. I am from Ireland but lived in Az for a few years and when based back in Ireland would travel to Az at least once a month for 12 years. I love the place. It's where my soul is. Superb professional video.

RevZilla I love your reviews. They are always right on the money👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

I totally agree with comments that everyone below have made. You guys are great! Thank you for everything that you do.

G’day Spurgeon/Revzilla, I thoroughly enjoyed your test and review of the Yamaha FJR1300, keep up the great work.

Very nice video work and review. I ride a Concours but would never kick an FJR out of my garage if it showed up. Just rode with a friend out on Colorado and that FJR1300 with Yoshimura pipes sounded incredible. Lots of good video of him and his bike.

Great review keep up the good work. You guys are giving the traditional motorcycle magazines a run for the money!

Awesome review, dude! I really appreciate that you don't sugar-coat things......very insightful and helpful.

"Diner syndrome". Good one! Awesome review. I love your work, truly.

Awesome review, I really enjoyed it.

These are the best motorcycle videos I've ever seen! Love the R1200RS one and this too

That intro was very Top Gearish. I love it!

Good Job Serge! I'm a big fan of Anthony doing the product reviews and who doesn't love Lemmy, keep up the good work!

Great job on the review, way better than the other ones I saw.

Great review, I love my 07 - Interesting how the new ones also suffer from vibration issues.

Great review !!! I got mine few months ago. 17 ES, black. Last one at the dealer. After a test ride locally and hwy, I was like....it is a deal by me. I am 6'4", 190 lbs. Just perfect bike all around. I love the 6th gear. It is a great + to the bike. I just wished for the rear top case to come standard. It is around 900.00 complete kit. Safe ride, all.

That buzziness around 4-5k is what I call "releasing the angry bees". I have a Gen2 version that I picked up a couple of months ago and I can't wait until I have a reason to buy a new one! However, I do think the Gen2 design looks better. Great review!

Awesome review. Your channel rocks!

Fantastic review. Really great work here.

I want one of these bikes so bad. They look awesome and sound like they'd be great touring bikes

I just love this bike. I have owned eight bikes in my life and this is the best riding, it is not the fastest. But it is fast and well balanced. In my opinion it rides better than either the BMW or the Concours but not by a lot. There are some things in life that once experienced you just bond with and regret selling.

@gibbnal

4 жыл бұрын

Just read this comment and totally agree - parting with my 2008 seemed right at the time. Since then I've not ridden a bike that made me want to go touring like the FJR did. Georgia to Canada two up was no problem at all for that bike.

@gabbyhayes1568

4 жыл бұрын

It's more comfortable than the Concours, I'll give it that. But the Connie and the Beamer have more soulful motors, IMHO.

2:35 appreciate that you guys are riding in proper formation

Aesome review man. Love it

Good video and great photos.

Excellent review.

Man, I just woke up and am all emo, seeing all that gorgeous scenery and nice ride has made me jelly, lol.

Great video

great reviews ...anthony shout out!

This is exactly what I'm looking for

youre the man spurg'!

nice review & cool video guy's

FANTASTIC.!

Would've liked to see a hi res color display. Kudos on the trans revamp.

Good review. An amazing machine. For potential buyers it might be worth noting the price went up on these for 2016.

I have a 2015 FJR and have found its a great bike even with it's 5 gears, but my biggest gripe is the seat it's definitely not for long rides anymore than 2 hrs in the saddle and I am looking for a rest stop.It puzzles me why a more comfortable seat wasn't considered when they designed the bike.

id like to see Honda crf250l review and something like project bike what mods will u do to make it some kind of soft adventure touring with luggage .

I'm glad there are a couple of great 1000cc-ish sport touring alternatives that have been given some serious attention, otherwise these 600+ pound bruisers would break the bank until they are sitting on a showroom floor for the 2nd or 3rd year of no sale. Stuff like the refreshed high tech Ninja1000 (TC, IMU, modes), the Versys 1000, or even the quirky FJ-09 (needs a lot of work). Suzuki had a great standard with the 1250 Bandit (now discontinued the 2nd time; excellent quarter fairing and bruit torque off the bottom) and I don't think the GSX-S1000F really qualifies as any kind of touring bike (subframe is nonexistent and wind control is only concessional). Otherwise the Euorpean machines in the ADV market are swinging too far from the true sport-tourer motorcycles. ADV bikes are awesome, but not quite the sublime machines stuff like the FJR and C14 and N1K are designed to be.

RevZilla, fantastic review. Can you review the Yamaha XSR900 next.

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+1AmericanInAsia That's definitely pretty high up on the list of bikes we'd like to review! -DrewZilla

Thanks man

great intro!

I just bought one!!! Today

Love it

The Fjr is "buzzy" ? This must be the first motorcycle you've ever reviewed. I've owned 11 motorcycles, including my 2013 Fjr1300a. Besides my 2000 goldwing, my Fjr is the smoothest bike I've owned, and that includes the two fj1200's . A 1986, and then a 1989.

excellent review...I have a 2005 fjr and love it..and in that colour too. The only thing I would want, is that 6 th gear and get rid of the Yamaha first gear clunk...otherwise fantastic bike.

Only reason I’m even considering this bike is the Kawa Concours (stronger engine) STILL doesn’t have cruise control. After half a day riding it’s sorely missing.

The 6th isn't really an overdrive. The gears might be less than 1.00:1 but the final drive is still too low. Turning 4000 rpms at 70 mph is not a legit overdrive. They don't currently sell a motorcycle with a proper overdrive. The term shouldn't be used to describe a close ratio transmission. I keep hearing reviews calling 6th gear an "overdrive" when it's only barely a hint higher ratio than 5th.

Awesome review, good job Spurgeon👍👍👍👍👍. Really like the bike but I'm a st1300 fan. Did you made any review about the st1300??? thnx

@SpurgeonDunbar

8 жыл бұрын

+N P The ST1300 was a great bike. I am a big fan of Honda V4s. I rode a 2012 ST1300 on a trip through Tennessee once and I was the proud owner of a '98 VFR800. However, as Honda ceased production of the ST1300 in 2013, there is no longer a new version of the bike to review. There is no doubt that it will remain a great used option for years to come.

Finally has all the things I want to buy this bike. Hmm...

The capabilities of this bike.

I would love to see a comparison of this bike and the r1200rt. I know the prices are very different and I’ve ridden both for a few miles, but it wasn’t enough to really get an accurate impression of distance riding on them.

@pedrovazz

5 жыл бұрын

I have had an RT from 2010 during 4 years and I have also ridden several FJR1300 and to me this can be summarized in wether you want a sports touring more on the sports side (FJR) or more on the touring/confort side (RT). The FJR is confortable, nimble after 5/10 Mph and I had some times where a super sport rider in front of me was wishing I had an RT :) (I know I know it was not on track and probably the guy was just being careful). The RT was a motorbike that I was commuting with, I was traveling with, I was going to the bends with it (not at the same pace or agressivness...) and I was doing that with extreme confort. The difference in confort for the RT is that you don't feel anything in the wrists, the windblast can be avoided easily because both the fairing as the windscreen are in a higher position than the FJR, the legs on the FJR are also a small bit higher than in the RT. Now the lack of confort of the FJR, to me is not enough to leave it aside of the RT. The only reason I bought and prefer the RT is because it was about 50/60 kgs lighter and is really easy to ride in the city, even with that bulkiness...You should really try both (if you haven't done it already)...If it wasn't for the weight (i'm a week guy :D) I would have one. Cheers

Hope my next year i buy the older fjr i own now a gsxf750 98

Revzilla FINALLY did a review on a REAL bike! Nice.....

Would love to know which routes y'all rode. Looks like some beautiful country. And as always, great work on the review!

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Tom Austin Spurgeon details the roads in his companion article, which is linked in the video description as well as below. Roads include Beeline Highway and 89A. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2016-yamaha-fjr-1300-first-ride-motorcycle-review

@7:50 The relatively easy adjustability of the handlebars would have been worth a mention. Maybe even a try. Also... Was this video sponsored by Yamaha? If not, then wow, you guys must really love it, and if so, then that would have been honest to mention as well. Anyway, doesn't matter for me now, I already bought one, just waiting for it to be customized and delivered \o/

Interesting that the latest T-Max 560 is only marginally cheaper than the latest FJR1300. I'm wondering if one is not priced too high, or the other too low.

How are you catching in helmet audio? What's your gear setup? That's some of the cleanest I've heard at speed. Oh, awesome bike and awesome review as well!

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+Gamber Nation We use a Sena 20S paired via Bluetooth to the Sena GP10 Audio Back, which is attached to a GoPro. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-20s-bluetooth-headset *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-bluetooth-audio-back-for-gopro-with-waterproof-housing *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/gopro-hero4-silver-camera

288. The old Opel Kadett with LCD instruments also said 288 when all was ok.

so.... coould i add the sixth gear to the older one?

nice review. thanks for not acting like the Anthony.

Really wanting an older FJR, but I feel like it might be a pretty "scary" switch from my Ninja 250R. I just want a nice comfy sport touring bike for rides from Michigan to Florida.

@RevZilla

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a bit of a jump from a 250 to the FJR, but the center of gravity is pretty low on the FJR. So if you get on one, see how the weight feels. -DrewZilla

I wanted this bike, But settled on a triumph sprint gt. se. The Yamaha is more refined and electronical, But over £7000 English pounds more. It just doesn't warrant such a big price tag difference. I feel the same about BMW also.

Great review Spurgeon, thanks!! I though I talk a lot with my hand but you Have me beat! Think safety and try talking with your mouth :) This Yamaha is a bike that I would definitely be interested in.

Great short review. Where can I read the in depth review?

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+robcig I've included it below. Hope this helps! -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2016-yamaha-fjr-1300-first-ride-motorcycle-review

Great review. Any news on the 2019 model? I've all but given up on the Kawasaki 1400 GTR...

@RevZilla

5 жыл бұрын

We don't have any news on a 2019 model. -DrewZilla

Great review, only thing cut the music!

@quidestnunc9238

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And lose the wind buffeting sounds.

I'm glad this bike didn't get the "transformers" design treatment, it looks fantastic. My FZ6 said "Welcome to 2005 with your 6 gears!"

Kawasaki GTR 1400 year 2007 has 6 gears + slip clutch, more power, red zone 10500 rpm instead of Yamaha's 9000 rpm, only 10 kg weigh difference. Both are very good bikes and extremely reliable.

@mojo4376

Жыл бұрын

But the Kawi is Fugly

Need to update review to 2021

Maybe you can help,, I’m looking at buying a 2017 fjr1300 but the problem is,, it is white,, not police white a off white,, I ran a vin check and it comes up with no accidents no salvage and no theft,,do you know if Yamaha made any white models in 2017..don’t want to buy a bike that was in an accident..strange that someone would decide to paint a bike and pick white

I watched your post here.I'm going to have some coffee then watch it again. The bike looks sweet

Have Yamaha finally changed their soft buttery keys or that poor side case lock design?

5:33 > So... cars with boat trailers are allowed doing over 70 mph in the US? We have a limit at 50 mph in Sweden. :-) Great review by the way! Big thumbs up.

@robertbrandywine

8 жыл бұрын

Those speed differentials are dangerous IMO. Keep all traffic moving at the same speed.

@TheGabesnell

7 жыл бұрын

Yes. While speed limit for trucks in most open road places is 65mph for trucks with trailers (semi trucks, the big ones). Cops usually don't mind them going 70. Also with the cb radios, the trucks know where all the cops are so you often see them going 80.

Dude, you let a SUV pulling a boat pass you. Lol nice video

hmm...yeah, about that color. If this scoot was in red or black or yellow or even white I'd be all over it. I cannot get past that color. Love the vid and the info and the videography. Great job. It has all the refinements I've waited for from Mother Yamaha. Good job listening to us.

How come on touring bikes no one ever rides with a pillion I have owned lots of bikes over the years and I am interested in the Fjr how is the bike from the passengers point of view ?

@RevZilla

5 жыл бұрын

It's a good option for two-up riding, though I'd say most people who regularly ride two-up end up going with bigger bikes like the Goldwing, BMW K1600, or Harley. -DrewZilla

Love the review! But what jacket are you wearing?

@SpurgeonDunbar

8 жыл бұрын

+Luke Powell The new Rev'It! Tornado 2 (www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-tornado-2-jacket). On these shorter first looks we don't always have the time to include the gear section like we do on the full bike reviews. But if you're ever curious, Lemmy and I always include all of the gear we wear in the corresponding Common Tread article (www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2016-yamaha-fjr-1300-first-ride-motorcycle-review) Check out the "Shop the Gear" sidebar on your desktop or if you're reading via mobile, just scroll all the way to the bottom.

@thadrifter_

8 жыл бұрын

Rad! Thanks!

It's too bad Yamaha is no longer updating this model. I love my 2018 but some new tech and a few more ponies would be killer.

How tall are you ? You seemed like you had no problem placing your feet fully on the ground.

@RevZilla

6 жыл бұрын

According to the last pencil mark on the wall here in our office, Spurgeon is about 6'3". -TeamZilla Chris

what is the instrumental used at the end of the video?

@RevZilla

4 жыл бұрын

We don't have the song title at hand, but we get most of our music from premiumbeat.com. -DrewZilla

Cool video. Would like to see a comparison to the 2016 ST1300 by Honda.

Does anyone know the background track beginning at 6:50 ?

@RevZilla

7 жыл бұрын

We don't have the song title at hand, but we get all our music from premiumbeat.com. -DrewZilla

Yeah, nah. 3k rpm is a good rpm , as it’s a low rpm huge motor. So 65-70 is 3k in 6th. I’ve done 135 on a ‘track’ and it’s pushing high rpm. This motor can idle up a very steep hill in 1st. The electronics will keep it from stalling unless your almost stopped. I change suspension (Es) multiple times , 3 settings, soft is very soft. Hadley fell bumps. But in stop and go it will dive. I go still when maneuvering through traffic. It’s not an upright 100%. I wish it was. I’ll probably raise the bars. This is a sports touring. It’s very fast. But not an m1. Obviously.

How much would you pay for a bike like this

😻

Abs?

Do anyone know which helmet brand that the host had

@SpurgeonDunbar

8 жыл бұрын

+歐泫泊 I was wearing a Nexx XT1 (www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nexx-xt1-helmet-solid). If you are ever curious about the gear that Lemmy and I are sporting in these videos, we always list it out in the "Shop the Gear" sidebar of the corresponding Common Tread article (www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2016-yamaha-fjr-1300-first-ride-motorcycle-review).

RevZilla, can you get your hands on a EBR 1190!

@RevZilla

8 жыл бұрын

+1AmericanInAsia It's a possibility. Now that they're resuming production, we may take a spin on one. -DrewZilla

I fuck with it but loading those bags would be a challenge for me

An Fjr will make you slap your BMW dealer in the kisser. It's bullet-proof, like a Beemer isn't. It's smooth and nearly vibration free, like a Beemer isn't. AND...... it's cheaper.