New 2024 Yamaha FJR 1300ES Walkaround and Review 

Great review, thanks. What a gem.

I bought a gently used 2019 model that had been very well equipped with extended fairings, the Yamaha frame sliders, the upgraded top box rack and the Yamaha top box that has the integral passenger backrest (Its a $1500 option). I have the bags that go inside the panniers. It is a very easy bike to ride and very smooth. I've had it 20 months/10,000 km (Ontario so we only ride 7-8 months/year). It has so much power it does everything effortlessly and I find I rarely need to rev the engine past 5000 rpm as it rolls on well in any just about any gear but stick it in Sport Mode and let it rev and it's an absolute rocket ship. The one area that needs significant improvement for extended riding - the seat. My bike has the Yamaha Comfort Seat but it's not good enough for riding 500+ km/day so I'd go Sargent, Corbin or Laam. I did a 4000 km trip last year with my wife - Toronto to the Tail of the Dragon/Cherahala Skyway via Skyline Drive (Shenandoah National Park) and the Blue Ridge Parkway. I went with the FJR as the engine has a 20 year history and is known to be bulletproof, as an "older" bike the price is very good so represents good value for money, and although big' its not huge like a Harley or a Gold Wing so its easy to use as a daily rider (I take the panniers off). It is also very good on gas when cruising at road legal speeds. Mine now rides on Michelin Road 6 GT's which grip well and last reasonably well also.

Big Air on the Big bike!!! Looking good bro! Enjoy the new machine

Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Keep producing more videos about the FJR.(Mods videos, how to do it)

I put 100K on my 2004 FJR. Traded it in on a new BMW GS. Love my GS, but whenever I see a FJR, I gotta smile. It was a great bike!!

I bought one 6 weeks ago in Ontario, its a great bike, i put Michelin road 6 gt on at 2,250 great move and a tall Vstream windshield so i can ride with a half helmet in the summer.

I love the FJR and the Yamaha Blue. I had a 2010 BMW R1200 RT. It was between the Beemer and the Yamaha. Back then the 2010 Beemer had all the features I wanted, especially CC. It was quite a bit lighter and I just love the Boxer engine. Rode all over BC and NW US. Loved that bike, rode 20 K km/year.

I am original owner of a 2013 FJR1300 A. It’s a 5 speed and doesn’t have ES. I agree with your update list. Radiator guard is a must. Guard cost much less than replacing OEM guard. I have canyon cages for protection not sure if they are still available I added a top box for storage space. I use 2XL helmets. So it helps. You’re gonna love it Enjoy. I’ve been doing daily commutes and trips Southern PA to Tail of dragon and Tennessee most recent long ride

Unfortunately not for sale anymore in Europe for a few year now due to emission standards here. Mine from 2017 has done 113.000 km ( about 70.000 miles) and it's perfect. Once had to replace front wheel bearings and it had the gearbox recall in 2021. With the Michelin Road6GT tires it handles great while the tires also last an acceptable amount. Wish you lots of fun anf safe miles!

Nice video, and beautiful bike. I have a 2016 same exact color and bike. I want to get a newer model, but they're the same. Yamaha needs to give us a colored TFT screen, full digital option. As big as the gauge space is on the dash, they could install a MASSIVE screen. I want a new one, but there's no reason because it's the same as my 16. Come on Yamaha give us some tech....lol. Stay safe

love it i own a 2002 fjr superb bike probably gonna drive it a long time before buying the newer model or gtr kawa

sweet bike!

Iv had my FJR 2012 model since new it's done 2 laps of Australia and various other trips away it's done just over 165800kms with no problems it's winter here in Australia and i ride all year round iv owned many bike's over my 65 years these Yamaha FJRs have to be right up there im very old school and not interested in all the mod comforts heated grips are my only luxurys i don't believe a 6 gear is needed iv ridden concours 14 not much difference between the two maybe a bit faster and iv owned BMWs back in the 80s believe me they do have there faults and overrated and expensive cheers from Australia im really impressed with the XT1200 tenere i owned the 600 back in 86 great bulletproof bike's both Yamaha's must be good there been making them since the 80s started with the FJ 1100s right through until yours

Are you up in Campbell River? I’m just down the road in the Comox Valley with a 2018 FJR 1300. I’ve done some farkle add ons. Regarding the seat, I tried a Yamaha Comfort Seat but it wasn’t a big enough improvement to me. So rather than going incrementally up, I just bit the bullet and went with a custom Russell Day Long seat. After the break in period it was and is great! It’s not heated and I didn’t get the optional backrest. I do have a Yamaha Topcase for road trips. And I place the cooler on the passenger seat which acts like a backrest. Glad you’re enjoying it!

Never saw this motorcycle, it doesn't exist in Brazil, great one... looks like the BMW R 1250 RT

Shad 45 top case on my 2018. Fits two full face helmets or lots of extras when on trips with wife. snaps off and on easily.

Bought a new 23 in March. Would not do a cross country ride with it. The wind and buffeting will wear on you as with the vibration at 70 mph. Its a sport bike with CC, bags, a shield and driveshaft. Good for sprints not touring.

This was always a very good bike. From the very begining of its production. It is a shame that they don't sell it anymore in my country (CE Europe). If they decide to make a new model I will seriously consider buying it, otherwise I will wait for 2-3 years and buy a 2020-2021 model. I enjoyed the video. You did a detailed presentation. How tall are you? I see that you have adjusted the seat to the lower setting.

Yes handlebar risers make the biggest difference in the world... Custom seat would help you out greatly comfort seats out of Idaho USA would be good... I did have a sergeant in fact I am more than willing to sell you the top portion I don't like it to me it was too hard... I will give you a killer deal... And since you have the electronic suspension you don't need to upgrade the rear shock or the fronts. .. my bike has fallen over two separate times no damage to it either time .. because of having the bags on and sliders ..

unfortunatly this bike ins t sold anymore for some years in most european countries :(

I honestly thought they had stopped production of this bike !!

Nice smart colour, I like these, but I have never had one, I recently got kawasaki h2 sx but I think I would be better of on one of these, h2 is to fast for a touring bike😮

Can't hear you. Just the wine of the engine. Edit better next time.

It's a fairly reliable bike and runs on low octane gas. I would not pay $23K for one.

that bike is screeching,eww.