1298cc, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline-four engine delivers serious power and torque for an unequalled spread of muscle over a wide RPM range. New 6-speed transmission for effortless cruising. Red line is a low 9,000 rpm for incredible reliability.

The R3 has been designed to provide a fun, enjoyable riding experience. To that end, the R3 utilizes a lightweight diamond type steel frame which is narrow and compact with a low 780mm (30.7") seat height. Despite the cool super sport styling, the R3 offers a comfortable, upright riding position which reduces rider fatigue and increases the fun factor.

Quick-release luggage mounts mean fast removal of the 30 litre colour matched hard saddlebags. Small item storage compartment is located in the upper left side of the fairing. Inside this compartment is a 12 volt 30 watt DC power outlet for added convenience.

• New 6-speed transmission
• New slipper clutch with assist function
• New exhaust catalyzers
• New LED headlights with "active" LED cornering lights
• New LED tail light design & display … FJR now features full LED lighting
• Revised instrument / meter assembly … speedo display can be changed to read either kilometers or miles per hour
• Revised rear tail section & rear fender design

• 1298cc, DOHC, 16-valve (4/cyl), liquid-cooled inline-four engine delivers serious power & torque

   • plenty of torque over a wide RPM range … 14.1kg-m (102 ft-lb) @ 7,000 rpm

   • low 9,000 rpm red line for incredible reliability & service life (ask somebody who owns one !)

   • engine meets or exceeds Europe's EU-4 emission regulations

• 4-valve cylinder head design.

   • compact combustion chambers with 10.8 compression ratio

   • 30mm intake & 26mm exhaust valves

   • exhaust valves feature carburized tips for durability (carburizing is a heat treating process that improves strength & durability)

   • 4-valve design optimizes breathing efficiency & overall engine performance

   • valve adjustment interval is 42,000 kms

• One-piece cylinder & upper crankcase assembly.

   • excellent engine rigidity (engine is a stressed member of the chassis)

   • lighter & more rigid than two-piece designs

• High lift intake & exhaust cams.

   • side-driven double-overhead camshafts

   • outstanding low to mid rpm torque & horsepower

   • effortless sport touring with great passing power

   • side-driven double-overhead camshafts

• "Liner-less" ceramic composite plated cylinder bores.

   • ceramic coating sprayed directly on the aluminum block

   • eliminates the heavy liners & reduces weight

   • excellent heat dissipation for consistent power delivery

   • coating enhances the thin film of oil between the cylinders & pistons, reducing friction & increasing power

• High performance, short skirt, forged aluminum pistons.

   • light weight for fast throttle response

   • reduced reciprocating mass lessens mechanical vibration

• Low- vibration crankshaft.

   • carburized connecting rods for excellent strength & durability

• Dual axis gear-driven secondary counter balancer.

   • reduces engine vibration for enhanced rider & passenger comfort

• Automatic cam chain tensioner.

   • reduces both maintenance & engine mechanical noise

• Maintenance-free transistor controlled ignition (TCI).

   • produces a strong spark for fast starts

   • provides precise ignition timing / mapping for optimum engine performance at all rpms

• High performance direct ignition coils.

   • ignition coil is built directly into the spark plug cap

   • significant weight reduction

• Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T).

   • YCC-T electronically controls throttle valves for outstanding throttle response & controllability

   • YCC-T system provides precise control of intake air volume for a smoother torque curve

   • ECU that controls YCC-T is capable of responding to changes at a speed of 1000th of a second

• Yamaha D-Mode variable throttle control … 2 modes available.

   • works in conjunction with the YCC-T system

   • enables the rider to adjust the performance characteristics of the engine based on riding preferences or riding conditions

   • S-Mode allows the rider to enjoy full engine performance & power

   • T-Mode slows throttle response for situations that require softer power characteristics, such as slippery or wet conditions

   • "T-Mode" is well suited for more relaxed touring & reduces fuel consumption

• Traction control system

   • works in conjunction with the YCC-T system

   • utilizes front & rear wheel sensors (same sensors as ABS system)

   • system senses when the rear wheel begins to spin & modifies the YCC-T function, ignition timing & fuel injection to reduce power and eliminate wheel spin

   • traction control helps maintain traction when accelerating on slippery surfaces

   • system is automatically engaged when the ignition is on … can be turned off if desired

• Electronic cruise control system.

   • also part of the YCC-T family of functions

   • "settable range" is from 50 to 160 km/hr & transmission must be in 3rd gear or higher

   • cruise control can be cancelled by activating front or rear brakes, pulling in the clutch, completely closing the throttle grip or using the activation button

   • control buttons are located on the L.H.S. handlebar switch gear

• Closed loop Mikuni, 42mm, throttle body fuel injection system.

   • crisp, seamless throttle response regardless of weather or altitude

   • system uses throttle position sensor (TPS)

   • 4-hole Denso injectors

   • "closed loop system" uses a heated oxygen sensor to "sniff" spent exhaust & automatically adjust the fuel / air ratio for reduced emissions

   • heated oxygen sensor provides precise fuel - air ratio information, especially at lower engine temperatures

   • fuel injection benefits include choke-free starting, steady idling during warm up, excellent fuel economy & reduced emissions

• Viscous paper-type air filter.

• Compact engine uses a stacked "Tri-Axis" design.

   • stacked design reduces engine length & centralizes mass

   • design allows the engineers to place the engine in the "sweet spot" of the frame

   • optimized front & rear weight distribution for excellent handling characteristics

• New 6-speed transmission with revised gear ratios.

   • New 6th gear for more relaxed, higher speed cruising … engine rpm is reduced in top gear

   • transmission features new helical gears & separate gear dog design

   • design keeps the transmission compact & quieter too (helical gears)

   • revised gear ratios optimize the FJR's wide spread of power

• Special "scissors-type" primary driven gear.

   • reduces drive train backlash

   • reduces transmission noise

• New hydraulic clutch with slipper & assist functions.

   • slipper clutch function reduces the negative effects of engine braking on handling & suspension

   • assist function reduces clutch lever effort by up to 20%

   • hydraulic design provides smoother operation & requires less maintenance

• Clean, quiet shaft drive.

   • shaft drive system is super-durable & low maintenance

   • system features mechanical cam dampers in the drive pinion for quieter, smoother power delivery to the rear wheel.

• Curved radiator uses twin "ring-type" cooling fans.

   • excellent heat dissipation … curved rad offers more cooling area than a flat rad

   • special air management moves hot air out of the cockpit area to reduce heat to the rider

   • ring type fans "pull" more air than a conventional type fan

• Easy-access spin-on oil filter & drain plug make oil changes fast & easy.

• 4-into-1-into-2 stainless steel exhaust with new catalyzers.

   • optimizes engine performance across the power band

   • new dual, three-way catalytic converters reduce emissions

   • the FJR1300 meets or exceeds EU-4 emission standards

• Excessive lean angle cut-out switch prevents the engine running in the event of a tip over.

• Lightweight, diamond-type, high tensile, steel frame

   • features an optimized rigidity balance for light, agile handling with excellent stability

   • engine is a stressed member of the chassis, allowing a lighter, more compact main frame design

   • frame features a mix of both solid & rubber engine mounts

   • Electrostatic paint helps prevent corrosion

• The riding position is one of the most important features of the R3. Despite its super sport styling the R3 offers excellent rider comfort thanks to its upright riding position.

• Key chassis geometry figures include:

   • 1380 mm (54.3") wheelbase

   • 25 degrees of rake & 95 mm of trail

   • 50 / 50 front to rear weight distribution

   • chassis dimensions and shape have been designed to centralize mass & lower the centre of gravity to provide the rider with light, agile handling

• Electronically adjustable Monocross rear suspension with 125mm (4.8") of wheel travel.

   • "Linked" electronic suspension asks the rider to choose from one of four presets for "load" (solo / solo & luggage / dual / dual & luggage). Once the load setting is chosen, the system automatically adjusts both the front & rear damping rates based on the load setting. If the rider wishes to "tune" the settings further, there are 3 "main" settings (soft / std / hard) to choose from. Within each of these 3 main settings, there are another 7 "fine tuning" settings available, for a total of 21 damping settings. The "load" setting must be chosen / adjusted with the unit stopped but running, while all other tuning can be done "on the fly". All adjustments are done via buttons on the L.H.S. switch gear. Suspension setting menu & adjustments are viewed in the DOT matrix section of the instrument panel. A duty cycle motor controls the "load" settings while stepping motors vary the oil flow rate in the forks & shock. The adjustable design allows a rider to easily tailor suspension settings to match load & road conditions.

• Dual 320mm front discs squeezed by Nissin 4-piston calipers … with ABS & UBS.

   • excellent barking performance with good feedback to the rider

   • STOP TO REPIER

• Adjustable Monocross link-less rear suspension with 125 mm (4.9") of wheel travel.

   • features a single KYB rear shock adjustable for 7-positions of spring pre-load

   • adjustable design allows rider to tailor pre-load settings to match load & road condition

• 298 mm floating front disc brake squeezed by a twin piston caliper.

   • provides solid stopping power

   • brake force & feel are tailored towards new riders

• 220 mm rear disc is squeezed by a lightweight single piston slide-type caliper.

• Lightweight, cast-aluminum 10-spoke mag wheels.

   • reduce unsprung weight for great handling & suspension performance

   • front wheel size is MT2.75-17 fitted with a 110/70-17 tire

   • rear wheel is MT4.00 fitted with a 140/70-17 tire

• Lightweight hollow axles front & rear.
• Clip-on style handlebars.

   • provide a super sport image but offer a comfortable, more upright riding position since they are mounted above the top triple clamp
 

• 14-litre fuel tank.

   • offers a slim design with great knee grip

   • "reserve" portion of the tank is 3 litres (low fuel light will illuminate)

   • tank is steel with tough, yet stylish plastic covers, which can reduce costs in the event of damage

• Separate rider & passenger seats with low 780 mm (30.7") seat height.

   • offer excellent comfort

   • narrow design rider seat makes it easier to touch feet flat on the ground

   • passenger seat can be removed & replaced by the optional Genuine Yamaha Accessory rear seat cowl if desired

• Full featured liquid crystal multi-function meter.

   • functions include: centrally located analogue tachometer, digital speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, fuel reserve trip meter (counts kilometers since the low fuel went on reserve), clock, gear indicator, plus instant & average fuel consumption

   • other features include: temperature gauge, oil change indicator & adjustable shift light

   • back lighting is adjustable

• Race inspired full fairing.

   • provides that eye catching super sport image

   • helps reduce wind on the rider for a comfort ride

• Reverse slant, dual multi-reflector 55 watt halogen headlights.

• Brilliant, 24 - LED rear tail light

   • unique running / brake light display

• FJR features convenient "one-key" system to operate all keyed devices on the bike including the main ignition, steering lock, saddlebags & optional top case locks.
• variable heated grips … 10 levels of heat adjustment
• 5-position adjustable front brake & clutch levers
• separate rider & passenger footrests reduce vibration & weight
• folding mirrors
• under seat storage area can hold a small U-lock
• centre stand
• easy access YDT (Yamaha Diagnostic Tool) connector
• low-maintenance sealed battery (battery should be charged during winter storage