2014 Yamaha FJR1300AE
The company's big-bore sportstourer has added electronically adjustable suspension into the chassis mix. Australian availability still hasn't been determinedYamaha has expanded its long distance touring options with the addition of the FJR1300AE, which has an electronically-adjustable suspension system.
By selecting an option via the handlebar-mounted switch, the rider can select 'One-Up', 'One-Up with Luggage', 'Two-Up' or 'Two-Up with Luggage' suspension settings. The choice is then confirmed by a clear indication on the instrument panel. In addition to these four main settings, the system also offers the rider a choice of 'Soft', 'Standard' or 'Hard' damping for each setting, giving a total of 12 pre-defined suspension set-up options.
For even greater flexibility, settings can also be managed manually, allowing the rider to match the most precise setup requirements. The system is linked to both the front and rear suspension systems.
To fit the electronically adjustable suspension, the FJR1300AE has new upside-down forks, which contain independent damper mechanisms, splitting the compression and damping adjustment between fork legs. The compression damping mechanism is located within the left fork while the rebound damping is housed in the right fork -- a system that is currently used on the Yamaha YZF-R1 as well as the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP bike.
Colours are Magnetic Bronze or Midnight Black.
Yamaha Motor Australia refused to comment on the model when contacted by the Bikesales Network.
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