Yamaha’s notorious FJR1300 models make for perfect long haul companions as they meet not only the normal requirements of the sport-touring class, but set new standards with advanced development and anticipation. Comfortable, despite the sporty riding position and very fast even though they weigh third times more than your average commuting bike, the A and AE models can’t stay in the garage for long.

Yamaha FJR1300 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 15 January 2009 09:46 EST.

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On November 30, 2006, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) will release on the Japanese market a new model change of the Yamaha "XJR1300," the biggest displacement air-cooled naked (no cowling) model marketed in Japan, powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC, in-line-4 engine that adopts a fuel injection (FI) system for the first time along with other changes.

Yamaha XJR1300 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 30 October 2006 15:00 EST.

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