XJR1300

[nusman68]

Has anyone ever looked into the possibility/red tape involved in obtaining a bike that is not imported into the U.S.? (i.e. the XJR1300). I had heard a rumor that it was possible to get one through Canada; even if that is so, is it possible to get a registration sticker for it? Or is it the same problem with non-imported cars (where those models don't pass EPA regs here, thus you cannot get a sticker...at least that was the main issue several years back I would read about)

Like Suzuki: no GSX1400 over here, but plenty of Bandit 1200s; in Europe, you can get either...maybe they believe Bandit sales would dwindle with the GSX sitting next to it if it was sold here...

 

[markjenn]

For some reason, these bikes have never sold well in the US. Honda lost their shirt on the CB1000 and Kawasaki dropped the ZRX this year.

Importing a used Canadian bike is not typically a big deal.

- Mark

 

[FJRottie]

You talking bout this,

I had heard a rumor that it was possible to get one through Canada

As far as I know, it is not available in North America at all.

As far as red tape, not much, look to web sites like this for info. It can be done.

 

[Carnifex]

So that's what the feejer looks like without it's plastic...

 

[twowheelnut]

So that's what the feejer looks like without it's plastic...

Nope. Tube frame, different motor, swing arm, rear shocks...

Blame the lack of importation to the States for this kinda bike on ourselves. We don't buy 'em. Not worth their time to get them federalized if we ain't gonna buy 'em. If that bike were available, I'd be at the Yamaha shop, lickety split, boy howdy, fer sherr!

 

[tripletango]

So that's what the feejer looks like without it's plastic...

Interesting but I don't think I would buy one. Way too heavy for a fun nekkid bike .

 

[FJRottie]

Tube frame, different motor, swing arm, rear shocks...

...carbs, and air-cooled.

 

[Carnifex]

Alright, alright.. the pipes look the same, and the tail, and that little bit where the passenger pegs attach..

"That's what a naked bike that shares styling cues with the FJR looks like"

Happier??

 

[zorkler]

almost the same lines as the kawasaki 1100 product

 

[Centerline]

Wow! I like that. Make it a 15 or 1600 and bring it on!

 

[Bike Effects]

This is just a revised FJ1200. Great bike, but been there, done that. But thats just me.