Category:
Sport Touring Motorcycle
Target Audience:
Long-distance touring riders, sport-oriented riders seeking comfort and performance
Competitors:
Honda ST1300, Kawasaki Concours 14, BMW R1200RT
Design Philosophy:
Blend of sportbike performance with touring comfort and capability
Powertrain Highlight:
Torquey inline-four engine, shaft drive for low maintenance
Powertrain:
Engine mechanical, Fuel System, Ignition System, Lubrication System, Cooling System, Exhaust System
Chassis:
Frame, Suspension (Front & Rear), Steering, Wheels & Tires, Brakes (Front & Rear), Drive Chain
Electrical:
Battery, Charging System, Starting System, Lighting System, Ignition System, Meter & Gauges, Fuel Injection Control, ECU, ABS (if equipped), Electrical Troubleshooting Diagrams
Bodywork:
Fairings, Body Panels, Seat, Windscreen, Luggage Systems (optional)
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, brake fluid service, coolant service, chain adjustment/lubrication
Repair:
Engine disassembly/reassembly, transmission repair, suspension component replacement, brake caliper overhaul, electrical component diagnosis/replacement
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common faults, wiring diagrams for fault tracing, symptom-based troubleshooting guides
Adjustments:
Valve clearance adjustment, clutch adjustment, throttle cable adjustment, suspension sag adjustment
Diagnostics:
On-board diagnostics (OBD) system interpretation, fault code retrieval and clearing
Depth:
Comprehensive, from basic maintenance to full engine rebuilds and advanced electrical diagnostics
Specific Procedures:
Engine control unit (ECU) data logging and analysis, fuel injector testing, sensor calibration
Engine Type:
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, Inline-four
Bore X Stroke:
81.0 mm x 63.0 mm
Compression Ratio:
10.8:1
Horsepower Estimated:
145 hp @ 8,800 rpm
Torque Estimated:
123 Nm (90.7 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with Dual Throttle Valves (YCC-T)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline, 91 octane (95 RON) or higher recommended
Oil Type:
Yamaha Yamalube 4 (or equivalent) SAE 10W-40 API SG or higher
Cooling System:
Liquid-cooled
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze, 50/50 mix with distilled water
ABS:
Available on A, AS, AE models (Anti-lock Braking System)
Braking System:
Dual 298mm discs with 4-piston calipers (front), Single 267mm disc with 2-piston caliper (rear)
Suspension Features:
Adjustable front forks, adjustable rear monoshock
Lighting:
Halogen headlights, LED taillight
Instrument Panel:
Digital speedometer, analog tachometer, gear indicator, fuel gauge, clock, odometer, trip meters, warning lights
Audio System:
N/A (factory standard)
ABS Availability:
Optional on FJR1300A, standard on AS/AE models
Traction Control:
N/A for this generation
Charging Ports:
Optional accessory power socket
Throttle Control:
Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T)
Sequential Gearbox Tech:
Electro-hydraulic actuation for clutchless shifting (AS/AE models)
Oil Change Interval:
Every 6,000 km (3,700 miles) or 6 months
Oil Filter Change Interval:
Every 6,000 km (3,700 miles) or 6 months
Air Filter Inspection:
Every 6,000 km (3,700 miles)
Spark Plug Replacement:
Every 24,000 km (15,000 miles)
Valve Clearance Check:
Every 24,000 km (15,000 miles)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 (FMVSS 116)
Clutch Fluid Type:
DOT 4 (FMVSS 116) (Hydraulic clutch models)
Fork Oil Type:
Yamaha Fork Oil G-10 or equivalent SAE 10W
Common Wear Items:
Stator failure (often related to voltage regulator issues), drive shaft spline wear, occasional fuel pump issues
Performance Notes:
Consider ECU remapping or aftermarket exhaust for improved throttle response and power delivery
Manufacturer Founding:
1887 (as Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.), motorcycle division founded 1955
First Generation Codemarker:
RP04
Key Updates In Period:
Introduction of ABS, Automatic Transmission (AS/AE models), minor styling and component revisions across model years
