VOL. 51 ISSUE 46 NOVEMBER 18, 2014 P35
FJ-09
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amaha continues to expand
its street bike line-up with the
addition of a "touring" ver-
sion of its popular FZ-09. Dubbed
the FJ-09, the 2015 machine adds
touring-friendly accommodations
for riders seeking a fun and flexible
middleweight motorcycle.
The FJ shares identical running
gear as the FZ-09 including its water-
cooled 847cc inline three-cylinder
engine and twin-spar aluminum chas-
sis. What separates the two models
is the FJ's tool-less and three-way
adjustable windscreen, plastic hand
guards and front body panels (with
LED headlights) designed to in-
crease comfort on the highway. The
position of the handlebar can also
be adjusted fore and aft (10mm) and
the height of the seat can be set to
either 33.3 inches or 33.9 inches
The FJ-09 borrows the clean-
looking LCD from the Super Tenere
and adds traction control and ABS
in addition to Yamaha's signature
D-Mode adjustable engine/throttle
mapping. There's also two 12-volt
power plugs for charging electronic
devices on the road. Yamaha also
offers a line of accessories including
lockable hard cases, heated grips
and a more comfortable seat. The FJ
is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealers
next month and will carry a price of
$10,490. – Adam Waheed
