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2011Yamaha FJR1300A

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The 2011 Yamaha FJR1300A is a premium sport-touring machine designed for experienced riders seeking long-distance capability without sacrificing performance. Its 1298cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine delivers 141 horsepower and excellent fuel efficiency, making it ideal for highway cruising and spirited cornering. The FJR1300A is renowned for blending comfort, refinement, and reliability in the sport-touring segment.

Capacity: 1298.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 264.9 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 140.8 HP (103.6 kW)

⇄ Compare with another bike All model years ⚠ Recalls listed (1)

What’s new for the 2011 Yamaha FJR1300A

vs the 2010

Spec	2010	2011
Torque	134.2 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 99.0 ft.lbs)	134.0 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 98.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM

Other years 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering70%

City riding55%

Daily riding80%

Touring97%

Two-up88%

Track45%

Best for: Built primarily for high speed, long distance sport touring where comfort, wind protection, and shaft-drive reliability matter more than outright agility.
Built for: A powerful, refined, shaft-driven mile-eater that blends sport-bike engine performance with touring comfort, weather protection, and shaft-drive low maintenance.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for new riders, off-road use, or anyone wanting a light, flickable bike for tight city commuting.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Yamaha FJR1300A, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1298.0 ccm
Power: 140.8 HP (103.6 kW)
CO2 Emissions: 140 CO2 g/km
EPA CO Emissions: 3.0 CO g/km
Torque: 134.0 Nm (13.7 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.5315 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 66.2 mm
Compression: 10.8:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCI
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1544 mm
Overall length: 2230 mm
Overall width: 749 mm
Overall height: 1450 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Dry weight: 264.9 kg
Wet weight: 292.1 kg
Fuel capacity: 25.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 4.90 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium, Diamond Shaped
Front suspension: 48mm fork
Rear suspension: Single shock
Front wheel travel: 135 mm
Rear wheel travel: 124 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 109 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Liquid Silver
Warranty: 12
Fuel Tank Material: Metal
Modifications compared to previous model: Heated grips

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2008	2011	2014	2017	2020
Capacity	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc
Dry weight	265 kg	265 kg	265 kg	265 kg	265 kg
Seat height	800 mm	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm
Fuel capacity	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 1 recall may apply

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHJun 2011 · 11V340000

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FJR1300 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2011 THROUGH APRIL 2011. THE BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS APPLIED BECAUSE THE ACTIVATING MECHANISM IN THE FRONT BRAKE SWITCH CAN BIND.

Risk: WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR APPLIES ONLY THE FRONT BRAKE, THE BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT COME ON TO ALERT OTHER DRIVERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: YAMAHA DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRONT BRAKE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

These recalls cover some 2011 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA or ask a dealer.

Source: NHTSA. View all Yamaha recalls →