2010 model year

[salan10]

Heard any new rumors about a Gen III or any changes to the Gen II design coming in 2010? I want to replace my aging FJR '03 (104,000 miles) with a new bike.

 

[ShawnKing]

Heard any new rumors about a Gen III or any changes to the Gen II design coming in 2010? I want to replace my aging FJR '03 (104,000 miles) with a new bike.

The 09 are barely in the show rooms. 2010 rumors won't start until late 09.

 

[Ignacio]

Heard any new rumors about a Gen III or any changes to the Gen II design coming in 2010?

No, but I think with this thread will illicit large amounts of speculation....and almost as many of them will be incorrect.

Many thought '09 would be a Gen III, but it wasn't to be. Some think that there were 4 years of Gen 1 and 2010 would be due for the next one...however the astute point out the extra model year in non U.S. markets and it could be 2011 before a change.

 

[bikerskier]

Some think that during 2010, Yamaha will look at its total US sales figures for this model and say OK, our work here is done! Lets focus on higher volume models. And the field will narrow.

 

[madmike2]

No, but I think with this thread will illicit large amounts of speculation....and almost as many of them will be incorrect.
Many thought '09 would be a Gen III, but it wasn't to be. Some think that there were 4 years of Gen 1 and 2010 would be due for the next one...however the astute point out the extra model year in non U.S. markets and it could be 2011 before a change.

Or 2012....

Or 2013....

Plus...it's the economy! And bikerskier's point based on the latest interview with the head of BMW who stated that the Sport Touring market has flattened.

If you want a newer bike, why wait? Only YOU can help the current economic woes, so support your local dealer and buy a new bike! :yahoo:

 

[BulletBrad]

:yahoo: Well I hear the 2010 bike will have a magnetic keyfob that you just place in your pocket, push a button and it starts! No ignition switch to melt or have multiple keys for. :clapping: ROTFLMAO Maybe it will unlock the bags also.

(Yeah I know, Brad, your such a smartass.)

Either way, I can't say there is anything I'd want changed. I totally LUV my 07.