2014 fjr1300 es

Silver Ranger said:
I have to agree that it is not a little more horsepower it is a lot. However on my 2013 the drive mode helps control it. When I am just running around or on interstate highway I am in D mode. Nice and smooth with good power. Hit the twisty roads and go into S mode and wow is it fun. Very little wrist movement is needed to add power. As I continue to build my skills, tune the suspension and upgrade to PR3 tires I will have the perfect ride. That is until the next one catches my eye. Oh, and my wife say ok I can trade. I still don't know how to sell the idea of needing more then one.:shrug2:
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. I still don't know how to sell the idea of needing more then one.

Just tell her that each bike is used for a different occasion, just has her closet full of shoes are. Or ask her how many pair of shoes she has, and that she can only wear one pair at a time. .............................Then plan on sleeping on the couch for a while.:rofl1:
 
BTW, it's stated you have to stop the FJR to switch modes. Actually this isn't quite true. Just pull the clutch, drop the throttle to idle, switch and resume riding.
 
I still wonder why the FJR has 5 speed the Kawasaki Concours has a 6 speed (should get better MPG) and it is liked by many riders, also has 3 year warranty.
 
Miairhead said:
I still wonder why the FJR has 5 speed the Kawasaki Concours has a 6 speed (should get better MPG) and it is liked by many riders, also has 3 year warranty.
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Its already turning only about 3K at 60-65 mph. I don't know how torquey the engine is, but I suspect anything taller than what is in it now would only be useful at outrageous speeds and wouldn't hold a grade or a strong headwind at legal speeds
Its fairly heavy
 
Rob said:
That is one sharp sport tourer and certainly beats the Trophy on price. Hey Dan I envision you making a trip to your nearest Yammy dealer in a month or two :D (just to look at it, of course)
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I might look but I don't think I'd be tempted. I rode a friends FJR, it was nice.
 
I was all set to get one then they put that ugly color on it. Certainly not me.
 
Miairhead said:
I still wonder why the FJR has 5 speed the Kawasaki Concours has a 6 speed (should get better MPG) and it is liked by many riders, also has 3 year warranty.
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Like the NT and ST, it is an old engine design.The basic engine design has been unchanged since its introduction in 2001.

The IBR FJR riders have found it to be extremely reliable.
 
Who wants to be constantly rowing through 6 gears. 5 should be more than enough for these big bore low rpm bikes. Yes. A 14,000 RPM sport bike probably needs it to keep it on the boil but I dont think if geared properly its really needed on a commuter or touring bike.
 
My sequence of bikes the last 19+ years:

'93 ST1100->'03 ST1300->'05 ST1300->'10 NT700->'13 FJR1300

These are all 5-speeds. Only the ST1100 did not have me reaching for the next gear beyond 5th. On that bike 5th gear is taller than any of the others on this list. Basically the gears were spaced wider. My tendency to reach for that next gear isn't that it's required. It just feels like, when cruising, that top gear (whatever it is) could be taller. But the (apparently critical) requirement of magazine reviewers having a satisfying experience with "top gear roll-on" causes these other bikes to be geared lower than necessary at the top.
 
My sequence of bike has been:

1983 Honda GL650i Silverwing (5-speed) > 1999 Kawasaki Concours C-10 (6-speed) > 1999 Kawasaki Concours C-10 (6-speed) > 2010 Honda NT700VA (5-speed).

Of those bikes, the Silverwing and the NT had me reaching for a higher gear less way less than the two Connies did.

Go figure.
 
1972 Yamaha DT175
1981 Honda CBX
1982 Honda CB900C
1984 Yamaha RZ350
1986 Suzuki Intruder
2011 Honda CBR250R
2010 Honda NT700V
 
96 Honda Spirit 1100 => 99 Valkyrie STD => 01 GL1800 => 03 ST1300 => 05 GL1800 => 08 ST1300 => 13 Super Tenere => 12 VStrom 650
 
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