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Yamaha FJR 1300 - [2001]
This edition of the Yamaha FJR 1300 is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Yamaha FJR has a 1298cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 2001 FJR shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the FJR's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged | 2020cc.2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged | 2019cc.
Weighing in at 291 kgs (641 lbs) this makes the Yamaha FJR 1300 in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports or the 2024 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Phantom, give or take 50kg.
The 2001 Yamaha FJR shares the same bhp with the Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC - [2025]
In terms of power the 1298cc 16 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 145 bhp (108 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 99.0 lb-ft (134.3 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja [82.4 lb-ft (111.7 Nm) @ 11700 rpm] and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha FJR you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2009 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Yamaha FJR 1300.
The 2001 Yamaha FJR 1300 has a Power to weight ratio of 498.2 bhp per ton and 340.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 FJR competing with the 2009 Buell-EBR XB12Scg Lightning [517.5 bhp\ton] and the 2004 Buell-EBR XB12R Firebolt [517.5 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha FJR generating around 340.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12XT Ulysses [363.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12XT Ulysses [363.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 7.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.6 secs, this makes the Yamaha FJR 1300 similar in acceleration to the 2022 Yamaha FJR 1300 20th Anniversary Edition (7.4 secs) and the 2020 Yamaha FJR 1300 Ultimate Edition (7.4 secs). This Yamaha FJR 1300 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2001 Yamaha FJR 1300 and the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 750 RR Limited Edition
When talking about the performance of the 2001 Yamaha FJR 1300 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 750 RR Limited Edition (11 secs) and the 2002 Suzuki TL 1000 R (11 secs).
The 2001 version of the Yamaha FJR 1300 has a maximum speed of 155mph.
Top Speed of the 2001 FJR equals the 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Yamaha FJR 1300 then how about a 2005 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph) and the 2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 DOHC (167 mph).
