2011 Yamaha FJR1300A Specs, Engine Features, and Overview

Posted in FJR1300A, Motorcycle, Yamaha on April 5th, 2011 by jess

2011 Yamaha FJR1300A The 2011 Yamaha FJR1300A sport tourer provides long distance comfort, riding confidence, and good engine performance.  It’s equipped with a 1289 cc forward incline parallel 4-cylinder powertrain with low maintenance shaft drive, and mated to a 5-speed constant mesh transmission.  This motorcycle is built lightweight with cast aluminum large size twin spar, diamond type chassis.  The bike’s brake system features standard advance Anti-lock Brake (ABS).  Packed with convenient, it comes with adjustable windscreen, cowl, handlebar and seat, aerodynamic full fairing with optimized air flow management, large volume 6.6 gallon fuel tank, linked adjustable rear suspension, small storage compartment in upper side of fairing with 12 V power point, easy mount 30L hard side cases, cat-eye dual multi-reflector headlight, and immobilizer ignition system.

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2011 Yamaha FZ8 Specs, Engine Features, Overview, and Video

Posted in FZ8, Motorcycle, Yamaha on April 4th, 2011 by jess

2011 Yamaha FZ8 The 2011 Yamaha FZ8 is a newly introduced streetfighter sport bike – designed to be somewhere in-between Yamaha FZ1 and FZ6R.  Power is generated by the 104 hp 779cc in-line 4-cylinder engine that delivers low to mid rpm range torque through  a wide ratio six-speed transmission.  It features ceramic composite coated cylinders, fracture split carburized connecting rod,  and forged aluminum piston.  Smooth throttle response is given by the 35mm diameter throttle body fuel injection.  Chassis comprise of a black cast aluminum twin spar frame and CF die cast aluminum truss type rear swingarm, with 57.5 in. wheelbase, 51/49 front to rear weight balance, and 25° rake angle.  Visually, this motorcycle gets an aggressive Raven black and gold color treatment.  Equipments include a large single halogen headlight, upright handlebar, 17” sport touring tires, one-piece race-inspired instrument cluster, and 4-2-1 exhaust system with short, side mounted muffler.

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