FJR 1300 AS

2009 Yamaha FJR 1300 AS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's touring motorcycle platform, the 2009 Yamaha FJR 1300 AS pairs a 1298 cc (79.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 141.5 HP (103.3 kW) while maximum torque reaches 134.4 Nm (99.1 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 109 HP per liter, 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 AS measures 295 kg (650 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.48 HP/kg (2.08 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 1,545 mm (60.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2006 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.