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2020 Yamaha FJR1300 Review by Nutnfancy (Patreon)

Published:
2020-09-09 04:28:06
Edited:
2020-09-09 04:59:35
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2026-08
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After 7 years of testing, the Nutnfancy FJR1300 review is here.  I'd actually done it in 2018 but was not happy with it. The upside of waiting is now I have even more exposure to the FJR's competitive options like from BMW.  We'll talk about this.

You might enjoy the epic Pacific Ocean and the ocean rock formations in the background.  This is a great place north of Bodega Bay CA I specifically searched out for the review.

The I get down to business covering the good and the bad on the FJR.  Its laid down on a good POU discussion and the whole video is for someone shopping this bike.  Power, economy, ergos, suspension, rider amenities, looks/colors, wind protection, reliability, cargo capability are all covered.  As I wrap up I answer if I'd buy it all over again or go for the also excellent competitive touring motorcycles.

An epic 1+ hour MRV!

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2020 Yamaha FJR1300 Review by Nutnfancy

Comments

Todd Strelka

I've ridden motorcycles in the past and don't ever see myself buying one. However, these videos are fun to watch.

Todd Strelka

BTW, the graphite gray color with gold wheels remind me of Killer, the old 350Z.

Matthew Sinn

I'm on the same page, and while the warmer climate I live in now caters to bikes, four wheels is where I'll be for the foreseeable future. Very fun to live vicariously through.

luca bid

hell yes. thank you. cannt get enough of your moto content.

Fiddler 181

These FJR are great bikes! You can get an older one on the used market for a song!

RowdyRon

When I retired from the Air Force (2000), I sold my car and bought a CBR600 as my only ride here in Phoenix. Rode it for four years rain (hand full of times), and shine (too much). Two things I tell any new rider: "Nobody sees you" and "Everybody's gonna pull in front of you". Traffic in Phoenix for four years was a drag, but my biggest problem was the cops. Hippo Hands is what you were thinking of. Cool video. I'm vertically challenged (5'6") and was tip toeing on my CBR. Couldn't deal with anything taller. Cool video Nutn. Thanks.

Michael B warner

Wow cool!!!! I've been waiting for you to get around to reviewing the FJR1300'S. This bike will be my next addition to my moto stable. I've got a really good adventure go anywhere bike with my 2013 KLR 650. I think now I'm getting ready for a bigger adventure touring bike. Something that will eat up highway miles for breakfast. Thank's again for the word's of wisdom and helping me with future purchases.

Tomcat503

Thanks! Would love to see more motorcycle content, especially adventure rides! Miss the old days with Bugget Nuster...

Anthony Schaad

Great MRV Nutn, looking at the bike definitely not a first bike for me but, sumn to strive for once I get miles under my belt !!

Michael B warner

Yah I hear you Tomcat I miss the old day's as well. I really hope we get to see more of Bugget in the future. The Mustang ride they did is definitely one of my favorites. I have enjoyed watching that video many times over the year's. Nutn your moto guy's like myself are dieing on the vine here we need some more moto content lol.

Michael B warner

I would be willing to bet that Bugget still has his XR600 he loves that bike. Much like my KLR when you develop an attachment to your bike your likely to keep it forever.

Racing Psychosis

I'm one of those in the wish I could ride again category. I can tell you, losing half of your balance from brain surgery sucks, but I am still hell on 4 wheels and love motorsports.

David and Elizabeth

Excellent in depth, thorough review! We have a minty 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 up for sale. Check Facebook Marketplace in the Eureka, California area. Willing to especially work with any TNPrs out there. 👍

Patrick Richards

I’ve had Yamaha my entire life. I’ve also owned Honda and Kawasaki. I’m just a Yamaha guy. I have never had one problem or broke down with my Yami’s. I’ve heard great things about KTM but I haven’t made the jump yet due to much higher cost.

Connor Murphy

Great video. I have always loved the moto content, keep up the good work.

Scott Reichard

Love motorcycle content. Have been riding 40 plus years. Nothing like cross country in the rain with ice forming on your jeans. Grabbling the pipes to try to keep your hands from freezing. I have owned maybe 18 bikes , loved the larger ones most. I have always found huge brakes and huge power can save your butt.

Phake A'Count

Fun video. You have a lot of stuff.

Charles New

Love my old 2005 , have about 23k miles on it and have it set up the way i like it, taller seat and power commander , and some other mods.

John K Stankiewicz

Personally I think if I owned a motorcycle like that my life would be in serious jeopardy haha

The Nutnfancy Project

"Nothing like cross country in the rain with ice forming on your jeans." So true. And your power comment hits the point too: a fast bike is a safe bike. Thanks Scott.

john austin

Very similar to my honda blackbird 1100. I took that bike across the country twice. Best bike I ever owned. Great video. Keep them coming.

Carl Viars

Been waiting on this review for years—Thanks. I ride a 2014 FJR1300.

Tacticaldoodle

A while back we were checking out some quads and those things are damn cool. Somethign about having a cooler and a cupholder along with a stereo system is real tempting. You aren't trading down, that's for sure.

Racing Psychosis

Yea for sure, but there are no cup holders in my racing karts. LOL

Johnny Motorcycle

I have the Triumph Sprint 1050 ST. Awesome bike. It has a fair amount of forward lean so long trips can be a challenge. The triple speed engine runs hot so you have this constant furnace in front of your legs. Not great for hot weather riding.

T Boy

I was looking for an FJR when you talked me into the VStrom. Loved it, but had to part ways with it last year. If we dont end up staring down armageddon in the next year I think the hunt will be on for a minty used FJR. Love the vid!

Jordan Parker

FJR1300 has been my long-time dream bike... Thanks for the great review Nutn!

Racing Psychosis

Finally had a chance to sit down and get through the whole vid. Cool review. Like I've said before my motorcycle days ended with brain surgery. My Dad who 70+ years old is still riding motorcycle. He and I were talking about things, he's probably owned over 85 motorcycles in his lifetime, from Honda's to Norton, BSA, Triumph, Harley's, Yamaha's, to complete customs. I just posted a link in the community tab to one of my videos on my karting channel that has some views of his custom V-twin that has over 100,000 miles on it. Its an awesome bike that he built with after market softail frame and 113 cubic inch S&S Cycle v-twin. And the paintwork is all done by him and I. He's been a motorcycle mechanic, a R&D guy, a tech guy for S&S, painter, to a emissions tester for S&S. Its amazing how many miles he puts on his bikes and he has 3 motorcycles right now.

Pedro

Dang payment card changed and forgot to update so didn’t see the video. Thanks for finally going a FJR vid nutn. My 06 fjr and I agree.

Pedro

I got my 06 50k miles and 100% manufacturers maintenance followed at dealer with receipt. With iron butt rally auxiliary fuel call and all the long haul stuff for 3k.

The Nutnfancy Project

Thanks for the quality comment as always RP! So sorry the balance was affected by your surgery; life has so many of those bad surprises for us. At least youre carting and that's a rush. That V twin S&S build sounds xlnt btw.

JRP

I'm not even a motorcycle guy, but still appreciate the way that you explore things. Keep 'em comin' NUTN!

mike

great review i got into street bikes this year started with a 15 burgman 650 love it ended up getting a good deal on a harley electra glide police bike which i love perfect for riding with my girlfriend on the back long distances my brother told me to try fjr 1300 someday not into sport bikes dont like the way you sit on them but i did sit on one and it was nice rode a friends sv650 and could ride just fine but not for me so maybe fjr1300 will be a 4th bike for me some years from now also have ktm 250sx which i love great work nutn!

IDAHOPILOT

Just returned from a very smoky Cascade Loop in Washington State on the 2016 FJR1300... I've had it since 2018 (purchased new from a dealer). I've rotated through several bikes for touring and so far the FJR1300 fits me the best, at least for my POU. "your mileage may vary." I've put over 13000 miles of touring on it, all through the Pacific Northwest, up to Jasper Canada and as far south as Albequerque. It's never let me down. Easy to maintain, comfortable on Iron Butt Rides (1000 miles / 24 hours). Nutnfancy's original review of the FJR turned me on to the bike.

Cali Carrier

I’ve slacked and haven’t watched your videos in a while. However, I’ve had much fun catching up! Love the motorcycle videos. I don’t even ride, but between your motorcycle videos and Long Way Up/Down/Round I’ve been really tempted to lose some wheels. I think I’m a minority in TNP would much rather see watches, adventures, and knives than guns. I have my fair share of firearms but to me they are just first cool.