2020 Yamaha FJR1300 Review - Ultimate Sports Touring

Yamaha's FJR1300 offers impressive specifications and inclusions on the AE model, with electronic suspension, an extensive but easy to use electronic system, formidable brakes, great comfort and luxuries like an adjustable screen, heated grips and panniers.

But the specs can't tell you is just how powerful and smooth Yamaha's big tourer is, how effortless a handler the bike is despite it's weight, and how it'll handle two-up so easily that you'll forget someone's on the back - until they tap you on the shoulder and ask you to slow down.

The Yamaha FJR1300 is the ideal long distance tourer, but that doesn't mean boring, exceptional handling will have you tipping into corners with glee, and the bike feels glued to the road, and almost on rails.

It's an impressive package and one well worth a look at if you're in the market for a touring or sports-touring machine.

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[peterblacklin]

I ride my 2019 ES every day if possible, definitely to work, it is good therapy. Currently have +30, 000 km on this machine and put 130, 000 km on my 2007, which was a write-off after hitting a deer at 120 km/hr, stayed on an walked away, amazing machine.
The mode should be labeled N and H, for normal and hooligan instead of T and S. I have done a 1, 900km day and quite a few 1, 200 ones, it eats the miles. It will knee drag with the best. Going from the 2007 with 5 gears to the 2019 with 6 gears increases the efficiency from 5.74 l/100km to 4.8. The gearing is very appropriate and in harmony with the engine. The cruise control is very useful on highways where the speed can creep up to throw away the key levels. Out west the speed limits are more relaxed compared to the US east coast mid Atlantic region. Denver and the Rocky Mountains are only 2 days away on this machine.
Your review is correct, a refined beast. It will look after you as it has a reserve of performance in all corners of the envelope, even when you are pushing it. (Being stupid) I run Dunlop RoadSmart and get 22 to 23, 000km. If you do a lot of twisties, the sides being softer wear out a bit quicker, but they do grip. On long interstate travel to get to the interesting roads the harder crown does a good job, dry or monsoon.
This is one of the better reviews I have seen of an FJR. Great job. Thank you.

[MichaelMeyerMotocyclist]

Put 182, 000 miles on a 2007 and currently have 90, 000 on a 2008 love every mile and still do glad to see Yamaha kept a good thing for 2020 Maybe Ill buy a new one?

[brianculbertson]

I purchased a 2010 FJR in September. The bike is just so dang fun to ride. I have a 2021 Triumph 900 GT Pro with quickshift that is getting lonely because I keep riding the FJR. It corners great and will pass anything on the freeway with no wind buffeting. The only thing lacking is cruise control to rest my wrist on the freeway.

[katsstan]

I picked up a 2015 FJR with only 500miles. Absolutely love the bike. I use it on the weekend for lazy (and fast) weekend rides. This is the bike to have if you only have 1 bike. VERY fast, easy to handle and can carry significant cargo. Great to have cruise, heated grips and adjustable shield. Great job Yamaha!

[fxst]

I just sold my 2019 bmw GS Adventure. Realizing not my style of riding. I’m planning on getting this bike for sport touring checks a. The boxes . Great review! Thanks for the ride.

[Isingdabodyelectric]

I ride a 2013 FJR1300A. It’s great for commuting I ride out of southern PA into Md in commuter traffic. Great ride. I do trips as well

[gcs]

The most concise and thorough review. Other reviewers should take notice. Brilliant!

[rosarioroberto]

Greetings,
As always another brilliant detailed video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸
Would you share with us about any vibrations and heat from the engine?
Thank you so much for assisting me with my 2024 fjr purchase.
Keep producing more videos.

[comcastjohn]

My baby was born on April 6th this year. She is one of the first from Japan. The ES, does have linked brakes, takes a lil getting used to but she is GREAT! I had to buy a little taller/wider windscreen. The side cases come with a bag in each side as well. My butt bones do get just a tad sore over a bit of time. She is my second motorcycle in my entire life. I started riding at 43 and am now 53. I love my baby very very much.
Thank you for your review. It was very in depth and I agree with almost with everything said. 👍😎

[bradmootz]

I just ordered (put my name on the next one arriving) a 2020ES. Can't wait. Have had many sport bikes over the decades as well as a GL1800 Goldwing. The FJR will be a great compromise. Thanks for the review.

[Openguy]

I ride a 2016 fjr, plenty of power, big comfortable bike, just love it.

[texastwowheeltrippin]

Just picked up my 2020 today. Thanks for the great review. It had a lot to do with my purchase decision.

[davebennett]

I love my 2019 ES. I've had it a year now and absolutely love it.

[bobberge]

Just bought one and waiting for arrival :)

[rebeccaforrest]

Great bike i own a 2008 model never let me down great for touring lovely bike

[Little_Raff]

Hello. Thanks for your review. Just bought a 2019 AS with automatic clutch and electronic suspension, mat blue. Now need to sell my 2009 FJR 😂 Regards from Poland.

[simongoddard]

Great Review Chris.I ride my 2007 with 120000kms only about once a month now as I have a Super Tenere. for more adventure riding.Still as good as new and only ever required routine servicing .Its a fast reliable great two up motorcycle that still looks great and still handles fantasticly
.Well done Yamaha

[allanphenix]

Great review. Here in the UK, I ride a 2018 FJR AE model. Totally agree with everything you said. Fantastic bike for doing long distances on, as well as the general commute to work. Cheers

[iancurnow]

I've had my 2016 ES for 6 weeks now. absolutely love the bike. Ride it every day.... 1400 miles so far 😊

[markhahnsmum]

Have had my FJR 2009 now for quite some time. Commute to work when I can with it. Surprisingly looks very similar to your bike in the video - some colour scheme etc. Credit to Yamaha as this is a timeless model that just performs so well.