FJR1300A

2008 Yamaha FJR1300A Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300A sport touring motorcycle, Yamaha features a 1298 cc (79.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 145 HP (105.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 125 Nm (92.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 111.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 FJR1300A measures 292 kg (644 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.01 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,539 mm (60.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24.98-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 2008 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.