2025 FJR Speculation

[dlowrey]

We will know soon; I think last model year was announced in November.
But if we are speculating, my bet is that there will be an updated TFT display, maybe a cosmetic change in the instrument panel and/or the plastic bits, and likely radar cruise control and a $700 price increase.

 

[RossKean]

We will know soon; I think last model year was announced in November.
But if we are speculating, my bet is that there will be an updated TFT display, maybe a cosmetic change in the instrument panel and/or the plastic bits, and likely radar cruise control and a $700 price increase.

I would like to think it will be back as a revamped Gen V, but I think you will see at best a different color.

 

[Ignacio]

We will know soon; I think last model year was announced in November.
But if we are speculating, my bet is that there will be an updated TFT display, maybe a cosmetic change in the instrument panel and/or the plastic bits, and likely radar cruise control and a $700 price increase.

You're 100% right about the announcement month. It's been November for the past five years....usually the last half of the month.

But the model hasn't changed significantly since 2016 and since Yamaha has long announced the retirement of the FJR the concensus has been they're selling out remaining supply and wouldn't seem likely they'd update things like a TFT or cruise. Also, the MSRP has only gone up since 2016 by $300 and that was two years of bigger inflation during COVID. If an increase I'd wager $100.

HOWEVER, if this ends up being the last year in North America....I hope it's an 'Ultimate Edition' instead and can expect a price adjustment.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Yes please, I'll take a black/gold "Ultimate Addition". Otherwise...likely just S-O-G or going out on a limb now, B-N-G!

~G

 

[RossKean]

The FJR has a bleak future based upon international emissions regulations. I think it is only available in North America, and for how long? Possibly other markets, but certainly not what is needed to sustain it long term. The Super Ténéré is pretty much in the same boat with respect to emissions legislation (Euro 5). Both are great bikes but the combination of emissions regulations and lack of continued development by Yamaha has led to their senescence as premier motorcycles in high demand. Don't know if I would buy a new one (FJR or S10) at this point if my current FJR broke...

I think what Yamaha has to do is follow BMW's lead and come out with a 1300-ish CC engine that can meet the Euro 5 specs and build a Sport Touring/Adventure bike around it that is completely new. Shaft drive, triple cylinder, 150-160 HP, modern electronics, decent TFT display, 25 litre (minimum) gas tank, runs on regular gas, advanced cruise control, practical hard luggage options, a seat that doesn't make me cry, tubeless spoked wheels, and a stock (ES) suspension that doesn't suck. Make it under 600 lb, and put some decent protection on it and they would have a winner. I don't care as much about aesthetics, but could get interested in a modern, Yamaha-built, adventure-capable sport-tourer with an appropriate set of amenities. If it looked good, so much the better. It will, of course, be more expensive than the FJR, but keep it out of the stratospheric price range of a fully equipped R1300GS or GSA.

Take a year off from selling either FJR or S10 and then introduce this as a flagship model.

Oh, make a service manual available along with access to OBD2 diagnostics. (BMW's policy of not making service manuals or even some service specifications available does not sit well with me!)