FJR US - EU

[zoltar]

Hi All.

I want to buy FJR, and I wonder what is the difference between European version of FJR and US version.

I am asking about that, because I am from Europe and

if i need some parts to 'US version' it will be a problem to get it from US, if of course there is that kind of differences.

Regards

Zoltar

 

[keithaba]

Hi All.I want to buy FJR, and I wonder what is the difference between European version of FJR and US version.

I am asking about that, because I am from Europe and

if i need some parts to 'US version' it will be a problem to get it from US, if of course there is that kind of differences.

Regards

Zoltar

The only differences I am aware of are paint. Pretty sure the bikes are the same other than that. Maybe someone else knows more.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Welcome to the group.

There are some differences, but most are minor. Examples are the paint color, languages on warning labels and stickers, your speedometer has the bigger scale in KM while the North American has the bigger scale in MPH, the left hand-grip headlight passing switch isn't on the US models, and typically our exhaust is either different or has is lettered that it meets US regulations. Some countries require different headlight arrangements, too. For the most part, the models are very similar.

Use the search function and check the FAQ and Bin-o-facts for more: Clicky

 

[ionbeam]

Immobilizer. Different ECU. Access to CO without Barbarian Jumper. Power measured in kW and Nm instead of HP and Torque

 

[zoltar]

Well,

Thanks All for your answers,

I think i can live with that differences in Poland - with US version of FJR.

 

[Caba]

Well, Thanks All for your answers,

I think i can live with that differences in Poland - with US version of FJR.

Zoltar,

I've got an 04 US Spec in the states and an 03 Euro spec here in Slovakia. The differences listed above are about it for the Gen I bikes except the EU spec spedo is only in km.

Where in Poland are you? I'm in Kosice, SK. Could be close enough to join up for a ride.

Caba

 

[JRO]

It's my understanding that the U.S. version is sold in the States, whereas the European version is sold throughout Europe. So... I would purchase what was available.

Other than that, I think the French version is the only one which is seriously different. Something or other about horsepower limit(?) - which would ruin the bike (as far as I'm concerned).

 

[RadioHowie]

Other than that, I think the French version is the only one which is seriously different. Something or other about horsepower limit(?) - which would ruin the bike (as far as I'm concerned).

I've seen this assertion posted many times in the years I've been on the board and am curious if this is actual fact, urban myth, or just an "inside" joke about SurrenderMonkey Models in general.

Is there any actual documentation available that confirms France-specific models (and Kalifornia models) are, indeed, "de-tuned"?

 

[Caba]

Not really a verification, but living in Eastern Europe I have also heard about the 105 hp limit in France from colleagues.

Good thing I've got an Italian version!!

 

[ionbeam]

Read it and weep. Say a prayer for the French:

79.7 kW = 106.8 HP @ 7,500 rpm (105kW = 141 HP)

The actual HP limit in France is 106. The police are equipped to test bikes for power output, if you fail you get 2 YEARS PRISON, a € 30,000 fine, you loose your motorcycle and you are required to tell the police who altered the bike.

This law only applies to motorcycles registered in France, you can bring in a foreign registered bike of any HP amount.

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Read it and weep. Say a prayer for the French:
79.7 kW = 106.8 HP @ 7,500 rpm (105kW = 141 HP)

The actual HP limit in France is 106. The police are equipped to test bikes for power output, if you fail you get 2 YEARS PRISON, a € 30,000 fine, you loose your motorcycle and you are required to tell the police who altered the bike.

This law only applies to motorcycles registered in France, you can bring in a foreign registered bike of any HP amount.

I wonder if Power Commander is coming out with a France-specific unit? B)

 

[zoltar]

Where in Poland are you? I'm in Kosice, SK. Could be close enough to join up for a ride.Caba

I live Warsaw. To Kosice i have got about 600 km. Little to far for the evening ride But in summer time we ( me and my wife) planning

to go south to mountains, so mabe we can go little far to Kosice, or we can meet in a half way . But it will be in few months...

About horse power i've heard that you have to cut them off, if you have driving licence less then 2 years, but this is in Germany.

 

[Slowshifter]

Hi All.I want to buy FJR, and I wonder what is the difference between European version of FJR and US version.

I am asking about that, because I am from Europe and

if i need some parts to 'US version' it will be a problem to get it from US, if of course there is that kind of differences.

Regards

Zoltar

Hey hey from Mainz, Germany, and just got back from a beautiful ride along the Rhine River. I have a European spec 2007 FJR1300A Dark Cherry. Following the forum and other internet and Yamaha related data, there really isn't a big difference in the two bikes. Yes, the ECU is definately different, but that's probably the biggest difference. And yes, I got the recall on the ECU high altitude problem too! I do have the kilometers on the speedo instead of MPH. My bike does not have the reflectors on the forks and the luggage like the US models. My bike came standard with heated grips, but no luggage bag liners, but I did get a new set of Yamaha original liners off US Ebay for USD 45.00. My bike came with the silver reflective stripes on the fairing and tank. The motor is the 145hp version and not the watered-down French connection version. My bike came with a stanard two year warranty with a third year offered for purchase by Yamaha. My model does have the press-to-pass light button and I use it quite often and think it should be on all models both here and the USA. All the markings on the bike are in English, and the luggage manual came in multi-languages. The downside owning the FJR here in Germany is that many farkles available in the USA are not permitted to be put on the European bikes due to stringent inspection laws even though they fit without issues. There are some US bike shops that do state that they carry parts for the US and European versions and that's good. I just installed sliders and a Vstream windshield shipped over from the USA and they were direct bolt-ons without modifications. I run regular gas, although now regular is being phased out so I am forced to run super unleaded. Well, hope this gives a little more insight on the US vs European FJR models. Later, now that she's cooled down, I gotta wipe her down, BTW, have you bought you can of lemon pledge yet for that quick wipe down after the ride?

 

[zoltar]

BTW, have you bought you can of lemon pledge yet for that quick wipe down after the ride?

Thanks for your opinion, i am not sure that i understood you right but i don't, could you explain me what is "can of lemon pledge" ?

 

[artistonFJR]

Ha ha, let it go Zoltar! Lemon Pledge is a furniture polish that old ladies use to wipe down the tops of their fine wooden dining tables, and delicate handcrafted wooden furniture that no one is allowed to use (they usually have plastic covers on their seat cushions, too)...

Smells good though.

Chris

 

[Slowshifter]

BTW, have you bought you can of lemon pledge yet for that quick wipe down after the ride?

Thanks for your opinion, i am not sure that i understood you right but i don't, could you explain me what is "can of lemon pledge" ?

Oh, as stated, lemon pledge is a lemon fragranced furniture polish (found in almost any store now even in Europe) which is great for wiping down the windshield and the headlight, etc. One, it will make rain/water bead and slide easy off the windshield, and secondly it also makes bugs very easy to remove from the fornt of the bike. A tip found on most any MC website.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Don't know about Euopean bees, but we've found the hard way that honey-bees will be drawn more to the bike wiped with lemon Pledge than to a bike wiped with the unscented version! Actually, it was kind of humorous because mine was the unscented one and I got to watch my friend trying to get on his bike and get it started while using one hand to flick at the bees. It took us a couple of times out to realize the difference and for him to try unscented before he believed.

 

[gr8eyes]

It works much like Plexus. It may work well on all the surfaces.

 

[zoltar]

Hahahaha , OK I understanding now

Thanks for explanations

I have to buy one