2008 Yamaha FJR1300A

Yamaha FJR1300A 2008


2008 Yamaha FJR1300A specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model name Yamaha FJR1300A
Year of manufacture 2008
Type Sport touring
Price as newUS$ 13899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 1298.0 ccm (79.20 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Output 145.0 HP (105.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque 125.0 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Top speed 245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
Compression 10.8:1
Bore x stroke 79.0 x 66.2 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Aluminium twin spar
Rake (fork angle) 26.0°
Trail 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension 48 mm fork
Front wheel travel 137 mm (5.4 inches)
Rear suspension Single shock
Rear wheel travel 122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Four-piston calipers.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 282 mm (11.1 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 264.9 kg (584.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 292.0 kg (643.7 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.5474 HP/kg
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1331 mm (52.4 inches)
Overall length 2240 mm (88.2 inches)
Overall width 744 mm (29.3 inches)
Ground clearance 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1539 mm (60.6 inches)
Fuel capacity 24.98 litres (6.60 US gallons)
Oil capacity 4.00 litres (4.23 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options Raven Black
Starter Electric
Modifications compared to previous model For 2008, the FJR1300A gets a new ABS system, new scratch-resistant hard Windshield coating, a new windshield bracket design and new grips.
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil SAE 10W-40
Oil filter HiFloFiltro HF148
Brake fluid DOT 4
Coolant 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Battery YT14B-BS
Spark plugs NGK, CR8E
Idle speed 1050 +/- 50 RPM
Tire pressure front 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tire pressure rear 36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Fork tube size 48 mm (1.9 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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