2006Yamaha FJR1300A

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The 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300 A is a premium sport tourer designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort without sacrificing performance. Its potent 1298cc inline-four engine delivers 141 horsepower and 134 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the segment's most capable machines. Known for excellent stability, weather protection, and refined engineering, it excels at covering vast distances at highway speeds.

Capacity: 1298.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 264.0 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 141.5 HP (104.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A

vs the 2005

Spec	2005	2006
Dry weight	251.0 kg (553.4 pounds)	264.0 kg (582.0 pounds)
Front suspension	Telescopic fork, 48mm tubes	not listed
Rear suspension	Link-type swingarm	125
Wheelbase	1515 mm (59.6 inches)	1550 mm (61.0 inches)

Other years 2004 2005 2006 2007 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%

Cornering65%

City riding45%

Daily riding75%

Touring96%

Two-up90%

Track35%

Best for: Built primarily as a fast, shaft-driven sport tourer for covering long distances quickly and comfortably rather than for aggressive track riding.
Built for: A powerful, refined in-line four with a shaft drive that delivers effortless high-speed cruising and strong long-haul stability.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking a lightweight, flickable bike for tight urban commuting or off-road adventures.

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 2006 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: 141.5 HP (104.1 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Torque: 134.4 Nm (13.7 kgf-m)
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5360 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
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Wet, multiple disc

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1550 mm
Overall length: 2240 mm
Overall width: 745 mm
Overall height: 1330 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Dry weight: 264.0 kg
Wet weight: 290.8 kg
Fuel capacity: 25.00 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Oil capacity: 4.90 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium, Diamond Shaped
Rear suspension: 125
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

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2004	2006	2008	2012	2016	2020
Capacity	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc
Dry weight	251 kg	264 kg	265 kg	265 kg	265 kg	265 kg
Seat height	805 mm	805 mm	800 mm	805 mm	805 mm	805 mm
Fuel capacity	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L	25 L