Sport Tourers

2016Yamaha FJR1300AS

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The 2016 Yamaha FJR1300AS is a sport touring motorcycle designed for serious long-distance riders seeking comfort and performance. It features electronically-adjustable suspension, traction control, cruise control, and adaptive LED cornering lights for confident all-weather riding. With a 25-liter fuel tank, saddlebags, and refined handling characteristics, the FJR1300AS excels at covering vast distances while maintaining engaging sportbike dynamics.

Capacity: 1298.0 ccm
Engine: In-line four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 268.0 kg
Seat height: 805 mm
Power: 146.2 HP (106.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2016 Yamaha FJR1300AS

vs the 2015

Spec	2015	2016
Gearbox	5-speed	6-speed

Other years 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 & trail15%

Cornering68%

City riding55%

Daily riding78%

Touring97%

Two-up90%

Track40%

Best for: Built primarily for high-speed, long-distance sport touring where comfort, weather protection, and sustained cruising performance matter more than outright agility.
Built for: A confident, refined mile-eater that blends inline-four power and shaft-drive smoothness with touring comforts like heated grips and an adjustable windshield.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for off-road use, new riders wary of heavy bikes, or anyone prioritizing lightweight, flickable handling in town.

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

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Units

At 805mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Yamaha FJR1300AS, 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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Range and running costs

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Fuel per litre

Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1298.0 ccm
Power: 146.2 HP (106.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 152 CO2 g/km
Torque: 138.0 Nm (14.1 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type: In-line four, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.5455 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: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1544 mm
Overall length: 2230 mm
Overall width: 750 mm
Overall height: 1455 mm
Seat height: 805 mm
Dry weight: 268.0 kg
Wet weight: 296.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 25.00 litres
Ground clearance: 125 mm
Oil capacity: 4.90 litres
Carrying capacity: Saddle bags

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Aluminium, Diamond shaped
Front suspension: Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 48 mm tube, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension: Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
Front wheel travel: 135 mm
Rear wheel travel: 125 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.0°
Trail: 109 mm

Brakes & wheels

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

Other

Color options: Matt Silver, Tech Graphite
Comments: Electronically-adjustable suspension. Traction control and cruise control systems. Windshield.

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	2006	2010	2013	2016	2017	2020
Capacity	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc	1298 cc
Dry weight	268 kg	268 kg	268 kg	268 kg	268 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.

Safety Recalls

⚠ 3 recalls may apply

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARENov 2021 · 21V865000

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2021 FJR13 motorcycles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming installed under Recall 20V-813 (990141), that was designed to prevent gear damage, may prevent the engine from accelerating as intended.

Risk: A lack of acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Motorcycles that were previously repaired under recall 20V-813 will need to return for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990152.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARSDec 2020 · 20V813000

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Yamaha FJR13A and FJR13AE motorcycles. The second gear of the transmission can crack and break under high speed loads.

Risk: A broken gear can cause the transmission and rear wheel to lock causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reprogram the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and replace the main axle and drive axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990141. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHDec 2020 · 20V814000

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2020 MTT9GT (Tracer GT), 2019 MXTGTKL (NIKEN GT), 2017-2020 MT10, 2018-2020 XTZ12 (Super Ténéré), 2013-2020 FJR13, 2018 XV19B (Star Eluder), and 2018-2021 XV19 (Star Venture) motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail due to increased resistance from silicon oxide.

Risk: Failure of the front brake switch can cause the brake light to stay on constantly and/or the cruise control system to shutoff unexpectedly. Both situations increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990140. Note: Owners are advised not to operate their motorcycle until the repairs have been performed.

These recalls cover some 2016 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 →