FJRski_2007
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According to my research, FJR Gen I was around for 4 years, and Gen II is ending its 4 year in 2011. I wonder if Yamaha is going to release a new model for 2012.
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charismaticmegafauna
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Jeez..., I hope not...!
Not with all the problems that've been reported on this Forum with the current 2 iterations...
Reminds me of when the new Norton Dominator 500-twin was first introduced to dealers at a dealer-meeting in the late-'40s...(Norton had previously offered single-cylinder 500s).
The dealers said: "No..., not 2 cylinders -- we've got enough trouble with just the 1 cylinder...!"
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Is there really a need for a 1600c.c. engine in an FJR? To keep it a 1300 would be fine by me.Probably the next step in evolution for the FJ will be a 1600 to keep up with the Beemer crowd.
I see no need to "keep up" to the Beemer crowd...
Probably the next step in evolution for the FJ will be a 1600 to keep up with the Beemer crowd.
I think they may keep the old motor but twin turbo it to 180 hp and 200 lbs tq like the ford ecoboost.
Apparently Yamaha doesn't care much about what "we" want. It's all about marketing and moolah.Is there really a need for a 1600c.c. engine in an FJR? To keep it a 1300 would be fine by me.Probably the next step in evolution for the FJ will be a 1600 to keep up with the Beemer crowd.
I see no need to "keep up" to the Beemer crowd...
FJRski_2007
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I agree, do we need a 1600CC FJR? The 1600CC BMW is large, it's almost like a Gold Wing.
Time will tell. Maybe we will see something new in 2011.
Time will tell. Maybe we will see something new in 2011.
Improvements! A bigger alternator, electronic cruise control, and factory rings-of-fire.
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I believe Gen I had a run of five years, first introduced in Europe in 2001 ('02, '03, '04, '05) = five years. I seriously doubt any major revisions for 2012. The market place (and Yamaha corp.) is just too weak.
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wheatonFJR
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10 years later....still at the top of the heap in my book. I will turn around and buy another in a heartbeat...when mine is used up.
LAF
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I think a lot of what comes of the FJR will be reflected in units sold, cost of the impending recall(s), and the general health of Yamaha. They do do more than Motorcycles you know
It is a great bike in my opinion and I will run mine as long as I can.
Cruise, and a healthy electric and charging system, maybe a bit better cooling/heat dispersion setup, Xeon headlights would be nice and would aid in the charging/wiring issue a bit.
Not sure what else more is needed? Cant seeing someone say power or torque as the bike has more than most of need, and with size comes weight and that is a big deal for me moving forward on any bike in the Sport Touring Class. And gas quality with big displacement and higher compression motors is also a consideration for me. I love pouring 87 swill into mine and having a blast.
It is a great bike in my opinion and I will run mine as long as I can.
Cruise, and a healthy electric and charging system, maybe a bit better cooling/heat dispersion setup, Xeon headlights would be nice and would aid in the charging/wiring issue a bit.
Not sure what else more is needed? Cant seeing someone say power or torque as the bike has more than most of need, and with size comes weight and that is a big deal for me moving forward on any bike in the Sport Touring Class. And gas quality with big displacement and higher compression motors is also a consideration for me. I love pouring 87 swill into mine and having a blast.
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garyahouse
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BMW can have their 1600, thank you. And they can have their significantly higher price tag, cost of maintenance, and all the extra weight as well.
Gary
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Gary
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O, Woe is me!!
This again????
* yawn *
* yawn *
Timberwolf
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I would like to see maybe a 1400cc engine, taller windscreen, cruise, highway pegs and a uber comfy seat and I agree with a xeon headlamp. other than that the bike is perfect.
FarWestFastEddie
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It's due for a styling update, no need for a bigger engine, wicked fast the way it is. Larger displacement just means worse gas mileage and I know none of us bought it for the outstanding mileage but I don't want one that gets worse mileage.
I still think the FJR is one of the best looking bikes out there. I don't like ANY of the other sport-tourer type bikes styling as much. I'd buy another just like it in a heartbeat.
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