For the better part of two decades, Yamaha’s legendary Sport-Touring monster – the FJR1300 – has been a mainstay in their motorcycle lineup. Aimed at giving riders a comfortable and fully loaded riding experience catered to going the distance, the 2022 Yamaha FJR1300ES continues the FJR legacy in perfect sport fashion.

This big beautiful bike packs a smooth yet powerful 1298cc DOHC inline-four engine into its over-weight and comfortable form factor. You can thank the 142 horsepower and 102 lb-ft of onboard torque for the main reason Yamaha markets this as a “SPORT”& touring motorcycle model.

Although Yamaha’s home of Japan isn’t quite the best place for such a massive motorcycle, the FJR1300ES fits perfectly here at home in North America as a reliable touring model to take you cross-country in style.

The “A” model was dropped back in 2020, but we are left with the ES trim which denotes fully electronically adjustable suspension as a standard feature, bringing an even further level of comfort to this touring beast.

To celebrate 20 years of sports touring history, Yamaha has provided a special colorway limited to the 2022 model year.

General Info:

Key Features:

• Electronically controlled suspension now standard on base model
• Lean-over engine cutoff and fuel kill sensor that detects if there is a drop or lowside
• Advanced touring traction control and comfort settings
• Limited edition color for 2022

Key Specs

• Engine Type: 1298cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline 4-cylinder
• Horsepower: 142 HP
• Torque: 102 lb-ft
• Wet Weight: 642 lbs (291 kg)
• Seat Height: 31.7 to 32.5 inches (805 to 825 mm)

Key Competitors

• Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS
• KTM 1290 Super Duke R
• BMW R1250 RT

Price:& $18,199 USD / $20,899 CAD