Sport Tourers
2003Yamaha FJR 1300
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The 2003 Yamaha FJR 1300 is a fast, comfortable sport-tourer with shaft drive and a big fairing. Its liquid-cooled 1,298cc inline four makes 143.5 hp and 134.4 Nm through a five-speed gearbox. A large 25-litre tank and 805 mm seat suit long distances.
- Capacity
- 1298.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 264.0 kg
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Power
- 143.5 HP (105.5 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built primarily for high-speed, long-distance sport touring where comfort, weather protection, and strong sustained performance matter more than outright agility.
- Built for
- A powerful, refined, and composed grand tourer that rewards smooth, confident riding with effortless highway cruising and strong overtaking power.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good match for new riders, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a light, flickable bike for tight urban commuting.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1298.0 ccm
- Power
- 143.5 HP (105.5 kW)
- Torque
- 134.4 Nm (13.7 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5436 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
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 2.97 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1515 mm
- Overall length
- 2195 mm
- Overall width
- 760 mm
- Overall height
- 1402 mm
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Dry weight
- 264.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 25.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork, 48mm tubes
- Rear suspension
- Link-type swingarm
- Front wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 125 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Dual disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 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: .
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 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1298 cc | 1298 cc | 1298 cc | 1298 cc | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Dry weight | 264 kg | 264 kg | 264 kg | 244 kg | — | 268 kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 25 L | 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha FJR 1300?
The 2003 Yamaha FJR 1300 has a Capacity of 1298.0 ccm (79.21 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha FJR 1300 have?
The 2003 Yamaha FJR 1300 has a Power of 143.5 HP (105.5 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha FJR 1300 have?
The 2003 Yamaha FJR 1300 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha FJR 1300?
The 2003 Yamaha FJR 1300 has a Torque of 134.4 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 99.1 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha FJR 1300 weigh?
The 2003 Yamaha FJR 1300 has a Dry weight of 264.0 kg (582.0 pounds).
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