differences between 03 to 06

[panayoti]

what are the major differnces between 03 and 06.

i am goind throught the new/pre-owned analysis

 

[Groo]

1095 days

Oh, and a few other things... like

ABS now standard

Rear brakes on '06 are linked to the front to a degree

Heat management has been reworked to direct it away from the rider

Seat height is adjustable

Handlebars are now adjustable somewhat front to back

I believe the brake rotors are larger starting with the '04s

Instrument cluster is different on the '06s

Color ('03 silver vs. '06 Blue or Cerullean)

Windshield is taller on the '06 vs. '03

The '06s have the AE model, which eliminates the clutch on the bike (if that floats your boat)

Alternator puts out 100 more watts on the '06, most of which is eaten up on the AE, but not the A

Supposedly the '06 has a reengineered progressive throttle pulley... see Fred H.'s thread on the benefits (or lack thereof)

Supposedly they've reengineered the valves and guides to engineer around the Tick problem that was seen in earlier models

Some other cosmetic things... but I think that's most of the big ones, unless the '03 owner has added any aftermarket items...

 

[slapnpop]

You *could* anaylize the threads in the technical and general directories from when the '06 was announced, where there are plenty of threads. The search feature works too.

Long story short, the 03-05 bikes are essentially the same, except '03 didn't have the available ABS option. Everything listed as a change for '06 would be the differences.

 

[panayoti]

thanks for your help

 

[Groo]

the 03-05 bikes are essentially the same, except '03 didn't have the available ABS option.

and the '03 brake rotors and stock windshield are smaller...

 

[blueman]

I also believe the 06 is geared 2.7 percent taller. And I also believe the 06 is heavier about 40 pounds I was told. Is the 40 pounds because af the heat management system?????

 

[Fencer]

the 03-05 bikes are essentially the same, except '03 didn't have the available ABS option.

and the '03 brake rotors and stock windshield are smaller...

And I hear "roast chestnuts on an open fire"

 

[FantasticJohnR]

Easy to do on the Yamaha web site:

Engine

2006 FJR1300A first

2003 FJR1300A second

Bore x Stroke 79 x 66.2mm 79 x 66.2mm

Carburetion Fuel injection (FI) Electronic Fuel Injection

Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.8:1

Final Drive Shaft Shaft

Ignition Digital TCI Digital TCI

Transmission 5-speed w/hydraulic, multi-plate clutch 5-speed w/hydraulic, multi-plate clutch

Type 1,298cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder 1298cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder

Chassis

2006 FJR1300A

2003 FJR1300A

Brakes/Front Dual 320mm discs w/4-piston calipers Dual 298mm discs w/4-piston calipers

Brakes/Rear 282mm disc, CBS ABS standard 282mm disc

Suspension/Front 48mm Soqi telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.4" travel 48mm Soqi telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.4" of travel

Suspension/Rear Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.8" travel Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.8" of travel

Tires/Front 120/70-ZR17 radial 120/70-ZR17

Tires/Rear 180/55-ZR17 radial 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions

2006 FJR1300A

2003 FJR1300A

Dry Weight 582 lbs. 521 Lbs.

Fuel Capacity 6.6 Gallons 6.6 Gallons

Ground Clearance 5.3" 5.4"

Height 52.4" 52.2"

Length 88.2" 87.8"

Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) Spec Not Available 4.55 qt.

Saddlebag Capacity Spec Not Available 7.9 Gallons each

Seat Height 31.5" - 32.3" 32.2"

Side Case Capacity N/A Spec Not Available

Wheelbase 60.6" 60.6"

Width 29.3" 30.3"

Other

2006 FJR1300A

2003 FJR1300A

Color Spec Not Available Liquid Silver

Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

MSRP* $13,499 (Cobalt Blue) Available from March 2006; CA model available May 2006

Not Available

OK, that didn't come out very clearly- but basically much is the same as per the measurements ect.

The most major changes are a new swingarm for the 06, taller gearing, linked brakes and a cooling system

...and of course a gauge that tells you get 17 mpg (instantaneous) and an avg mpg that reads something over 40- and a temperature gauge :clapping:

 

[madmike2]

The changes from '03 to the '04&'05:

Bigger brakes (not interchangeable--must change forks and rotors and all 3 front cylinders)

Glove compartment

Stiffer springs, front and rear

Windshield size increase

ABS option (not linked)

Color: '03=Liquid Silver, '04=Cerulean Silver, '05=Galaxy Blue

Wheels: '03=black, '04=Silver, '05=darker (greyish) silver, and the triple tree and handlebars

Front running lights/turn signals: '03=stalk mounted, '04&'05 molded into the fairing

All fairing pieces, panniers, gas tank, dashboard are interchangeable

'06:

Nothing is the same. All plastic has been changed, Swingarm is different, brake mounts are different, rear footpeg and mounts are different, front forks are different (thus brake mounts, fender mounts, etc.) Radiator is now curved w/ 2 fans. Rear rack and mounts are different.....etc., etc., etc. I s'pose the engine/transmission assembly is the same.

The '06 owners are exploring new territory. :huh:

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Lookie here, TWN, I'm still pickin' on the waiters and new owners! :yahoo:

 

[Silverbullet]

You enjoy that waaaaay to much Mike...you are a bad bad man.

 

[Luke]

The '06 has the fastest color and fastest shade of it!

 

[norcal]

the 06 has three bushing per fork leg versus two for prior years. I wonder if Yamaha did this because people adding fork braces said it improved fork stability over bumps.