At the heart of the 2012 Yamaha FJR1300A sport touring motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 1298 cc (79.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 79.0 x 66.2 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) with a 10.8:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the FJR1300A measures 292.1 kg (644 lbs) wet (curb). 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 1,544 mm (60.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24.98-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.03 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 414 km (257 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Theoretical Range
~414 km (257 mi)
Engine
Displacement1298.0 ccm (79.20 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Compression10.8:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 66.2 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.03 litres/100 km (16.6 km/l or 39.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Rake26.0°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension48mm fork; fully adjustable, 5.3-in travel
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock; adjustable preload and rebound damping, 4.9-in travel
Rear Travel124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1544 mm (60.8 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. UBS ABS
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. UBS ABS
Rear Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.292.1 kg (644.0 pounds)
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
