At the heart of the 2021 Yamaha FJR1300ES sport touring motorcycle, Yamaha 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 146.2 HP (106.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 138 Nm (101.8 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 112.6 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 FJR1300ES measures 291.2 kg (642 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (1.99 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 1,544 mm (60.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.53 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 383 km (238 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 2014 to 2026, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
112.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (1.99 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~383 km (238 mi)
Engine
Displacement1298.0 ccm (79.20 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsForward-inclined cylinders
Power146.2 HP (106.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m or 101.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
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)
IgnitionTransistor Controlled
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate assist-and-slipper wet clutch
DrivelineConstant mesh
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.53 litres/100 km (15.3 km/l or 36.02 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases151.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustFour-into-one-into-two stainless-steel
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, Diamond shaped
Rake26.0°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension43mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable rebound and compression damping;
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock with electronically adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping;
Rear Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1544 mm (60.8 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic
Rear Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.291.2 kg (642.0 pounds)
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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