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QUICKSPIN P120 most out of, and more enjoyable than twins of similar capacity. The great thing about the FJ motor is there is torque every- where. With the saddle bags fitted, I did more shopping than weekend riding, and between traffic I'd struggle to have a better ride on anything else. The go is almost always avail- able (it doesn't like super high rpm riding and won't give solid power there), but for 95 percent of riding situations, this is all the motor you'll need. There are three separate engine maps, and I found the most pleasant riding was had in B mode. A was a bit too on/off in the throttle response, C mode not enough. There's also un-switch- able ABS but single map traction control (turn it off and be prepared to do big, long wheelies). At $10,490 for the base model, the FJ represents very good value. For that you get good build quality, that ripping little engine and a chassis you can cover huge miles on just as easily as commuting or scratch- ing with buddies. In all it's a fabu- lous bike I'm sad to be giving back. CN S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2015 YAMAHA FJ-09 TRACER ENGINE: ........Inline three-cylinder, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled DISPLACEMENT: ...............................847cc BORE X STROKE: ..................78 x 59.1mm HORSEPOWER: ...... 114 hp @ 10,000 rpm (claimed) TORQUE: . 64 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm (claimed) COMPRESSION RATIO: .......................11.5:1 TRANSMISSION: .........................Six-speed FRONT SUSPENSION: ........41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping REAR SUSPENSION: .............. Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping FRONT BRAKE: .......... Twin 298mm discs, four-piston calipers, ABS REAR BRAKE: ............Single 245mm disc, single-piston caliper, ABS FRONT TIRE: ......................... 120/70 ZR17 REAR TIRE: ............................ 180/55 ZR17 RAKE: ......................................................24° TRAIL: ............................................... 3.9 in. WHEELBASE: ...................................56.7 in. SEAT HEIGHT: ................................ 33.3 in. OVERALL HEIGHT: .......................... 52.9 in. OVERALL WIDTH: ............................ 37.4 in. OVERALL LENGTH: .............................85 in. FUEL CAPACITY: .............................4.8 gal. WEIGHT: ............. 462 lbs. (wet, claimed). COLOR: ............... Matte Gray/Candy Red MSRP: ............................................ $10,490 >>T I C K S >>C R O S S E S •That awesome engine •Riding position •Two-up prowess •Motor can be a little vibey •Seat isn't long-distance comfy •Can't get out of the buffeting with my height Fantastic ride position is let down somewhat by a hard seat. YAMAHA FJ-09 TRACER Torque for days from this happy free-revving little triple. Dash is nicely laid out and easy to navigate and read.