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Reviewed on April 10, 2003
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2003 Yamaha FJR1300

5.0
got my hammer in November 2003. I rode it to Daytona and what a bike it is. It's very smooth on the interstate and handles great in the corners. This bike gave me 46 mpg running 70 and 75. Two things that have helped are the Genmar risers and taking that excess foam out of the...
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got my hammer in November 2003. I rode it to Daytona and what a bike it is. It's very smooth on the interstate and handles great in the corners. This bike gave me 46 mpg running 70 and 75. Two things that have helped are the Genmar risers and taking that excess foam out of the seat.
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Reviewed on March 4, 2003
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2003 Yamaha FJR1300

5.0
This bike will not catch a GSXR in a corner. It will not provide the comfort of Goldwing. But, it will completely gunsmoke a Goldwing in the twisties and provide the all day comfort and luggage that a GSXR could never imagine. It is scary fast, comfortable to ride, under 600lbs., fuel injected,...
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This bike will not catch a GSXR in a corner. It will not provide the comfort of Goldwing. But, it will completely gunsmoke a Goldwing in the twisties and provide the all day comfort and luggage that a GSXR could never imagine. It is scary fast, comfortable to ride, under 600lbs., fuel injected, shaft drive, 145hp, with hard hard luggage and enough displacement to gently purr on the highway. Do you spend every weekend on the track? Then this is not your bike, although an occational track day on this bike should be all smiles. Do you want a bike so heavy it needs a reverse gear? Then this is not your bike. If my FJR falls over, I can pick it up by myself. This bike is for the rest of us; daily commuting speed junkies that also like long weekend trips. Neatest gizmo: The electric adjustable windshield is very cool. Biggest minus: 5 speed takes getting used to (I've always had 6)
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Reviewed on February 27, 2003
Motorcycle reviewed
2003 Yamaha FJR1300

5.0
I have ridden my FJR for several thousand miles now, and I can honestly say it is the best motorcycle that I have ever owned. I won't bore you with the other machines that I have owned, but I can tell you that you won't be disappointed with the FJR. The previous reviewer thought the FJR was slow,...
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I have ridden my FJR for several thousand miles now, and I can honestly say it is the best motorcycle that I have ever owned. I won't bore you with the other machines that I have owned, but I can tell you that you won't be disappointed with the FJR. The previous reviewer thought the FJR was slow, but with 125 ponies on tap I would have to disagree. In any case, anonymous reviews are best ignored. It has great brakes, and flawless injection, but the handling is what I think distinguishes it from other sport touring machines. It is easy to maintain, and the factory service manual is comprehensive. Honda and Yamaha build great motorcycles. that's why they're market leaders, but greater horsepower and lighter weight tip the scales towards the FJR for me.
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Reviewed on December 10, 2002
Motorcycle reviewed
2003 Yamaha FJR1300

2.0
Very Nice Bike, super brakes, fit and finish not very good, horrible welds, and the thing is slow!!! I know it's a touring bike but is...
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Very Nice Bike, super brakes, fit and finish not very good, horrible welds, and the thing is slow!!! I know it's a touring bike but is gutless!!
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Reviewed on December 7, 2002
Motorcycle reviewed
2003 Yamaha FJR1300

5.0
It's COLD here in Colo., and I've only had the bike 2 weeks, but I've managed to put 1500 miles on it so far. Here's my somewhat biased opinion: The good-You can't say this thing is "sewing machine" smooth, 'cuz there aint no clothes-maker on the planet as smooth as this bike. The fuel injection...
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It's COLD here in Colo., and I've only had the bike 2 weeks, but I've managed to put 1500 miles on it so far. Here's my somewhat biased opinion: The good-You can't say this thing is "sewing machine" smooth, 'cuz there aint no clothes-maker on the planet as smooth as this bike. The fuel injection is flawless, no off idle stumbles and no surging on deceleration. For someone used to carb's it's downright eerie. What I originally thought was just a gimmick, the electric windshield, actually works! It allows me to ride in much colder weather than I could on one of my other scoots. And unbelievably, the mirrors keep most of the windblast from your hands! Handling? Amazing! The perfect test was a trip in the hills with the wife along I-70. Lots of fast,smooth sweepers. I slowly wicked it up to over 105, and when we finally stopped asked the wife how fast she thought we were going. "75". Ha! Clueless! Just goes to show ya... The bad-Two things...As soon as Genmar make's 'em the first thing I'm putting on this bike are bar risers. you're more upright on this bike than a racerep, naturally, but it still put's a little weight on the wrists. Mine are bad anyway, so other's may not have this problem. Second, the lower part of the fairing behing the front wheel is not going to stay painted for long-the tire throws everything right at it. haven't figured out what to do about that yet.... Anyway, that's my looong two cents. If your thinking about buying one, get in line. It's worth the wait.
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Reviewed on October 18, 2002
Motorcycle reviewed
2003 Yamaha FJR1300

5.0
I picked up my bike 10-3-02, one week later I went to florida with it. 3,760 miles in six days. I rate this bike as a 10+. Andy...
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I picked up my bike 10-3-02, one week later I went to florida with it. 3,760 miles in six days. I rate this bike as a 10+. Andy *
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