FJR 1300 A

2004 Yamaha FJR 1300 A Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2004 Yamaha FJR 1300 A relies on a 1298 cc (79.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 141.5 HP (103.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 134.4 Nm (99.1 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 109 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the FJR 1300 A measures 251 kg (553 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.77 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,515 mm (59.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2004 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.