2003 Yamaha FJR1300 Photo Gallery

Yamaha is hoping the FJR1300 Sport Tourer adds to the 20% growth they have experienced over the past few years.

The 1298cc motor does not utilize the 5 valve design we have grown accustomed to seing on Yamaha performance bikes since it was first made popular on their 1985 FZ 750.

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

The FJR uses aluminum for its perimeter frame and detachable subframe, along with this alloy swingarm that incorporates the shaft drive.

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Yamaha says the FJR "explodes the sport-touring mold" to create what it calls a Super Sport Tourer with a realistic $11,499 price tag, which should be considered quite a bargain.

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

2003 Yamaha FJR1300

Have a closer look at the dual counter-balancers. Until you ride an FJR you wont understand how smooth these little guys make the engine feel.

Open-class sportbike power and chassis performance meets a comfort level normally reserved for traditional touring machines.

There are several other bikes that hold more cargo and offer plusher accommodations. But if you think a Gold Wing is too much like a car and the teutonic-ness of BMWs isn't your style, the exhilaration of the FJR's acceleration will definitely haul the mail. And your rain gear, and extra pants, and toiletries, and camera and...

2003 Yamaha FJR1300