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Huss · 05-02-2002, 10:32 PM

I think the clincher here, when compared to BMW and Honda, is the price. And please, no-one mention the Concours!

floundericiousFL · 05-02-2002, 11:43 PM

Uhhhh.....I read the title and spat fig newton on my screen!!! Now I'm afraid to check out the article...I don't have any particular interest in seeing "Minime does Montana" volumes I, II, and III

DucButt · 05-03-2002, 12:17 AM

Not to mention the byline: Minimeat...?

Minime - Are you saying the Yami causes shrinkage? Are you saying the FJR isn't a chick magnet?

veefer69 · 05-03-2002, 03:09 AM

Sounds like a sweet ride. I wonder what they will sell for? Can't wait to see Hondas new ST compared to the Yammie

Dryfly · 05-03-2002, 03:18 AM

I've waited for the manufacturers to produce a bike like this for a LONG time. Now it's almost here and I'm starting to get that warm and fuzzy feeling. My deposit is in place and all I have to do is wait. Unfortunately, my other bikes can sense that a new brother will soon be parked in the stable next to them. They are already growing quite jealous because they know when it arrives, all they'll be doing is collecting dust as I ride my buns off. Thank you Yamaha for making a bike for me and at a price that is quite inviting!!! If only you could have brought it over in a color that can be seen by the cagers.

D.

DialedIN · 05-03-2002, 03:57 AM

Your right, no one should mention the Concours, or the 8K out the door price of a motorcycle that can eat up many miles with comfort at triple didgit speeds. Yes I agree that the Connie is out dated. Maybe thats why Kawasaki came out with the ZZ-R1200, and still keeps the Connie in thier line up for the poor working man whos wife would not think of letting spend 12K for a motorcycle, while she drives a 8K Kia.

NotoriousDJW · 05-03-2002, 04:11 AM

Nice Dyno graph! This may have to be the replacement for my ST11 instead of the new 'onda. I would probably be more partial to that yummy yamaha-blue paint that has been on the R1/R6 these past few years but otherwise I think I'll call a few dealers to begin the haggling. One question that you all might hopefully answer is this: How does the FJR compare in sporting capability compared to the new VFR8? I don't need lap times but maybe just a subjective assesment. For instance, on a medium speed backroad could Burns on a VFR800 outrun minime on the FJR or would he be cursing at his rearview mirrors? Assume JPB is not hungover.

Thanks,

Dennis

Haru · 05-03-2002, 04:32 AM

its curious that the ZZR and the FJR are supposedly market rivals and yet they are very different machines. So what is this percieved difference?

simply this: it seems that the ZZR would make a much handier urban use bike, a sharper sportster, but not quite as competent a contintent crosser. Seems like they both approach the same goal from different directions. The ZZR is a toury sportbike. The FJR is a sporty tourer.....

If I could have an additional local/urban use bike, I would love to have an FJR.

seruzawa · 05-03-2002, 08:21 AM

A friend of mine who is a six-footer recently bought a ZZ1200. He's going to get some special handlbars made for it because in makes him lean too far forward and puts a crick in his neck after about an hour. Still, he really likes it.

To bad that the ZZ1200 isn't equipt with a shaft. Chain life is way too short on big hundred-plus horsepower beasts.

stogieBill · 05-03-2002, 09:28 AM

The long and the short of it veefer, is that you had to have a $500 "non-refundable, non transferrable" deposit down by April 30th at your local Yammy dealer in order to pay the $11,500 MSRP. No new sales available now, at least for the rest of this year.

I too anxiously await the ST test(s). So many good bikes to choose from...

05-02-2002, 10:32 PM	#1
Huss Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 238	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback I think the clincher here, when compared to BMW and Honda, is the price. And please, no-one mention the Concours!

05-02-2002, 11:43 PM	#2
floundericiousFL Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 80	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback Uhhhh.....I read the title and spat fig newton on my screen!!! Now I'm afraid to check out the article...I don't have any particular interest in seeing "Minime does Montana" volumes I, II, and III

05-03-2002, 12:17 AM	#3
DucButt Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 173	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback Not to mention the byline: Minimeat...? Minime - Are you saying the Yami causes shrinkage? Are you saying the FJR isn't a chick magnet?

05-03-2002, 03:09 AM	#4
veefer69 Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 25	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback Sounds like a sweet ride. I wonder what they will sell for? Can't wait to see Hondas new ST compared to the Yammie

05-03-2002, 03:18 AM	#5
Dryfly Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 164	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback I've waited for the manufacturers to produce a bike like this for a LONG time. Now it's almost here and I'm starting to get that warm and fuzzy feeling. My deposit is in place and all I have to do is wait. Unfortunately, my other bikes can sense that a new brother will soon be parked in the stable next to them. They are already growing quite jealous because they know when it arrives, all they'll be doing is collecting dust as I ride my buns off. Thank you Yamaha for making a bike for me and at a price that is quite inviting!!! If only you could have brought it over in a color that can be seen by the cagers. D.

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05-03-2002, 03:57 AM	#6
DialedIN Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 79	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback Your right, no one should mention the Concours, or the 8K out the door price of a motorcycle that can eat up many miles with comfort at triple didgit speeds. Yes I agree that the Connie is out dated. Maybe thats why Kawasaki came out with the ZZ-R1200, and still keeps the Connie in thier line up for the poor working man whos wife would not think of letting spend 12K for a motorcycle, while she drives a 8K Kia.

05-03-2002, 04:11 AM	#7
NotoriousDJW Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 37	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback Nice Dyno graph! This may have to be the replacement for my ST11 instead of the new 'onda. I would probably be more partial to that yummy yamaha-blue paint that has been on the R1/R6 these past few years but otherwise I think I'll call a few dealers to begin the haggling. One question that you all might hopefully answer is this: How does the FJR compare in sporting capability compared to the new VFR8? I don't need lap times but maybe just a subjective assesment. For instance, on a medium speed backroad could Burns on a VFR800 outrun minime on the FJR or would he be cursing at his rearview mirrors? Assume JPB is not hungover. Thanks, Dennis

05-03-2002, 04:32 AM	#8
Haru Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 154	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback its curious that the ZZR and the FJR are supposedly market rivals and yet they are very different machines. So what is this percieved difference? simply this: it seems that the ZZR would make a much handier urban use bike, a sharper sportster, but not quite as competent a contintent crosser. Seems like they both approach the same goal from different directions. The ZZR is a toury sportbike. The FJR is a sporty tourer..... If I could have an additional local/urban use bike, I would love to have an FJR.

05-03-2002, 08:21 AM	#9
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback A friend of mine who is a six-footer recently bought a ZZ1200. He's going to get some special handlbars made for it because in makes him lean too far forward and puts a crick in his neck after about an hour. Still, he really likes it. To bad that the ZZ1200 isn't equipt with a shaft. Chain life is way too short on big hundred-plus horsepower beasts. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

05-03-2002, 09:28 AM	#10
stogieBill Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 33	Re: Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Feedback The long and the short of it veefer, is that you had to have a $500 "non-refundable, non transferrable" deposit down by April 30th at your local Yammy dealer in order to pay the $11,500 MSRP. No new sales available now, at least for the rest of this year. I too anxiously await the ST test(s). So many good bikes to choose from...