Across 11 covered model years from 2014 to 2024, the Yamaha FJR1300ES motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 642 lb (291.2 kg) to 652.6 lb (296 kg).
Yamaha FJR1300ES weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha FJR1300ES?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha FJR1300ES is heavier than about 89.3% of 42 Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha FJR1300ES weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 642 lb (291.2 kg) to 652.6 lb (296 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,298 cc |
| Power | 107.5 hp to 146.2 hp |
| Torque | 101.8 lb-ft (138 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) to 6.6 US gal (25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41 lb (18.6 kg) to 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2014 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 16.69 hp / 100 lb to 22.77 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.39 lb / hp to 5.99 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 15.6 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.85 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.99 cc / lb to 2.02 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 49.5 lb / 100 cc to 50.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% to 6.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha FJR1300ES weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha FJR1300ES ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 642 lb (291.2 kg) to 652.6 lb (296 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha FJR1300ES heavy compared with other Yamaha sport-touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha FJR1300ES weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha FJR1300ES fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.6 US gal (24.98 L) to 6.6 US gal (25 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 41 lb (18.6 kg) to 41.1 lb (18.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha FJR1300ES with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 822 lb (372.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha FJR1300ES have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 16.69 hp per 100 lb to 22.77 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How much torque does the Yamaha FJR1300ES have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 15.6 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.85 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha FJR1300ES displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.99 cc per lb to 2.02 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha FJR1300ES weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 155.9 lb (70.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha sport-touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.