2016 Is Official 6-spd, Slipper, LEDs, Analog Tach, Price

[SkooterG]

https://www.ridermagazine.com/2016/03/21/2016-yamaha-fjr1300afjr1300es-first-ride-review/

Nice review, wondering about the vibration creeping in a 4k is all about? Seems to imply the 5-speed didn't do this but the 6 does.

They have all done it to varying degrees. All the way back to 2003.

 

[pcarnut]

https://www.ridermagazine.com/2016/03/21/2016-yamaha-fjr1300afjr1300es-first-ride-review/

Nice review, wondering about the vibration creeping in a 4k is all about? Seems to imply the 5-speed didn't do this but the 6 does.

They have all done it to varying degrees. All the way back to 2003.

Exactly, that was why I wondered about his comment, the vibes are nothing new. He comment made it seem like now with the 6-speed it was causing it to be worse or more noticeable in some way. I've owned all three generations and they all did it to some degree. My '14 is the smoothest yet though.

 

[Bellerophon]

https://www.ridermagazine.com/2016/03/21/2016-yamaha-fjr1300afjr1300es-first-ride-review/

Nice review, wondering about the vibration creeping in a 4k is all about? Seems to imply the 5-speed didn't do this but the 6 does.

They have all done it to varying degrees. All the way back to 2003.

Exactly, that was why I wondered about his comment, the vibes are nothing new. He comment made it seem like now with the 6-speed it was causing it to be worse or more noticeable in some way. I've owned all three generations and they all did it to some degree. My '14 is the smoothest yet though.

To your point, the 2016 is the smoothest motorcycle I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of bikes. What motorcycles out there are more smooth? I'd like to ride one to see if I can tell the difference.

 

[hppants]

Adam - good on ya! Bet you are wound up pretty tight waiting on the final arrival.

Joe - hang in there, buddy. Don't go postal on us.

 

[Uncle Hud]

Feelin' for you, El Toro Joe.

These inconsiderate ******** posting photos and ride reports .... The world has become such a callous place.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Dammit...Joe needs his bike NOW!!

 

[chivvalry]

Hey, he's not the only one waiting....

Of course, I still have two bikes to ride while I wait.

 

[El Toro Joe]

I'm just being a little impatient, seeing some folks taking delivery of their new bikes. When I ordered mine, my dealer told me not to expect it till late March/early April. I know it will be delivered...the waiting without a bike to ride, does suck though.

 

[user 8909]

https://www.ridermagazine.com/2016/03/21/2016-yamaha-fjr1300afjr1300es-first-ride-review/

Nice review, wondering about the vibration creeping in a 4k is all about? Seems to imply the 5-speed didn't do this but the 6 does.

They have all done it to varying degrees. All the way back to 2003.

Exactly, that was why I wondered about his comment, the vibes are nothing new. He comment made it seem like now with the 6-speed it was causing it to be worse or more noticeable in some way. I've owned all three generations and they all did it to some degree. My '14 is the smoothest yet though.

To your point, the 2016 is the smoothest motorcycle I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of bikes. What motorcycles out there are more smooth? I'd like to ride one to see if I can tell the difference.

The Goldwing.....at a price though.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Great looking '16 Bellerophon! Once you get a few thousand miles on the bike, it'll get even better.

<<big snippage>>To your point, the 2016 is the smoothest motorcycle I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of bikes. What motorcycles out there are more smooth? I'd like to ride one to see if I can tell the difference.

**hijack** You owe it to yourself to ride a C14. While the GEN III FJRs are approaching the big Kawi for smoothness, there is nothing like spinning that bad-ass turbine of an engine in the upper revs.

I'm somewhat disappointed with my '15 regarding engine smoothness. While it's decent, it definitely has the 4K buzz through the bars. It's very similar to my previous '04 and '06 bikes. OTOH, my '09 [which the '15 is trying to replace] was an exceptional FJR and was a smooth operator anywhere in the rev range. Each one is different, guess I got a [somewhat] buzzy '15.

--G

 

[Bellerophon]

Great looking '16 Bellerophon! Once you get a few thousand miles on the bike, it'll get even better.

<<big snippage>>To your point, the 2016 is the smoothest motorcycle I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of bikes. What motorcycles out there are more smooth? I'd like to ride one to see if I can tell the difference.

**hijack** You owe it to yourself to ride a C14. While the GEN III FJRs are approaching the big Kawi for smoothness, there is nothing like spinning that bad-ass turbine of an engine in the upper revs.

I'm somewhat disappointed with my '15 regarding engine smoothness. While it's decent, it definitely has the 4K buzz through the bars. It's very similar to my previous '04 and '06 bikes. OTOH, my '09 [which the '15 is trying to replace] was an exceptional FJR and was a smooth operator anywhere in the rev range. Each one is different, guess I got a [somewhat] buzzy '15.

--G

I have a good friend who has a '15 C14. I'm sure he'll let me take it for a spin. Thanks for the tip.

 

[ElectricFJR]

Hey, he's not the only one waiting....
Of course, I still have two bikes to ride while I wait.

^^^What he said.

Of course Texas will probably be lagging behind the east and west coasts.

 

[ElectricFJR]

Great looking '16 Bellerophon! Once you get a few thousand miles on the bike, it'll get even better.

<<big snippage>>To your point, the 2016 is the smoothest motorcycle I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of bikes. What motorcycles out there are more smooth? I'd like to ride one to see if I can tell the difference.

**hijack** You owe it to yourself to ride a C14. While the GEN III FJRs are approaching the big Kawi for smoothness, there is nothing like spinning that bad-ass turbine of an engine in the upper revs.
I'm somewhat disappointed with my '15 regarding engine smoothness. While it's decent, it definitely has the 4K buzz through the bars. It's very similar to my previous '04 and '06 bikes. OTOH, my '09 [which the '15 is trying to replace] was an exceptional FJR and was a smooth operator anywhere in the rev range. Each one is different, guess I got a [somewhat] buzzy '15.

--G

I have a good friend who has a '15 C14. I'm sure he'll let me take it for a spin. Thanks for the tip.

I got a '10 C14 (traded in an '03 FJR) when they made the major design change that has pretty much been unaltered since and I like the FJR much better. The C14 did not have enough low end grunt IMHO (regularly had to drop down 2 gears to pass) and was not nearly as sporty feeling as the FJR (it felt more top heavy to me). Also did not like seeing the tops of the side cases in the rear view mirrors. Don't get me wrong, it's a great bike and I put over 25,000 miles on it, but that's why I traded it in on my '13 FJR when Yamaha finally decided to upgrade with some important features.

 

[art miller]

Dammit...Joe needs his bike NOW!!

We need to know the date El Toro Joe finally gets his new bike. We will declare it, EL TOTO JOE DELIVERY DAY. If we are lucky it will be May 5th.!!

 

[El Toro Joe]

Dammit...Joe needs his bike NOW!!

We need to know the date El Toro Joe finally gets his new bike. We will declare it, EL TORO JOE DELIVERY DAY. If we are lucky it will be May 5th.!!

Thanks, but I need it by 4/29...JSNS

 

[kebo123]

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/first-ride-review-2016-yamaha-fjr1300es-sport-touring-motorcycle?dom=rss-default&src=syn#page-8

 

[Spud]

Apologies if someone already posted this link up somewhere.....

https://www.motorcycledaily.com/2016/03/2016-yamaha-fjr1300a-and-1300es-md-first-ride-with-video/

 

[FJReady]

That's the best graph I've seem summarizing transmission changes. It would have saved 3 pages of discussion here about 3-4 months ago. Thx Spud!

 

[JamesW]

Thank you. It is a pretty looking thing. Be sticking with my 2013a for a bit.

 

[HotRodZilla]

ETJ, you can borrow mine. Someone should ride it!