End of the road?

[Upt' North]

Yamaha have released the "Ultimate" FJR.
Apparently it is not going to be Euro Compliant when the new regs come in (2020?).
Could it be the last.
Upt'North.

 

[paulcb]

Except for color, I can't tell the difference between the 2019 and 2020 FJRs. Is there one? All the specs are identical.

Same with the 2020 Tracer 900 GT, different color, but exact same specs.

 

[Obo]

From a quick look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_emission_standards it seems the standards for 2020 are the same as current. Unless the bike specs have degraded it should still be "legal."

 

[red one]

Seen that too. Speculation on whether this is Yamaha's final run of their sport touring machine. Well I certainly hope not but then again it would not surprise me none. You gotta figure they probably sell just guessing maybe 5000 per year for that model. With such a low production rate can't be much profit for future production. But one could hope.

 

[Upt' North]

Apparently Euro 5 starts on 01 01 2020.
Lots of current models will not comply to new emission limits including the FJR.
However current models have twelve months grace before bowing out.
Presumably Yamaha have spruced up the old BeaST in black and gold as a run out model.
Upt'North.

 

[catcher]

Interesting reading:

Yamaha Bids Farewell To FJR1300 With Ultimate Edition

Yamaha sends off the FJR1300 with the Ultimate Edition graphics and colour package as EU5 regulations kill the sport tourer after nearly 20 years.

www.rideapart.com

 

[shady28]

Saw this in a different forum earlier today.

Sounds like Euro 5 goes into effect for new models, Jan 1 2020. The FJR1300 is not new, so I'm interpreting that part as not applying.

It goes into effect for existing models Jan 1, 2021 according to the link below. So, that's the retro-active part for existing models. Sounds like this may indeed be the end of the FJR and potentially other bikes (thinking the Evo based Sporster).

EU: Motorcycles: Emissions | Transport Policy

www.transportpolicy.net

 

[shady28]

Correlated with this article :

What does Euro 5 mean for motorcycling?

Phasing in begins in January, but what’s it all about

www.bennetts.co.uk

"However, the bigger hit is likely to emerge 12 months later, with existing models being required to comply from 1st January 2021. "

 

[red one]

To me its death by a thousand cuts as far as the demise of the internal combustion engine. The movement has too much force behind it and i'm afraid its going to only be a matter of time. Rather sooner than later.

 

[RaYzerman]

Some further reading..... and does it mean some models will be dropped from EU but still OK in North America?

What does Euro 5 mean for motorcycling?

Phasing in begins in January, but what’s it all about

www.bennetts.co.uk

 

[RedMotion]

Some further reading..... and does it mean some models will be dropped from EU but still OK in North America?

What does Euro 5 mean for motorcycling?

Phasing in begins in January, but what’s it all about

www.bennetts.co.uk

Very good article. I was not aware of the OBD II requirement.

 

[Obo]

The FJR, being long in the tooth, is likely more of a reason that Yamaha isn't trying to make the bike compliant. They likely have an new model in mind, similar to how Kawasaki killed the C14, Honda the ST1300/VFR1200 etc. You have to reinvent yourself to garner more market share.

 

[shady28]

The FJR, being long in the tooth, is likely more of a reason that Yamaha isn't trying to make the bike compliant. They likely have an new model in mind, similar to how Kawasaki killed the C14, Honda the ST1300/VFR1200 etc. You have to reinvent yourself to garner more market share.

Kawasaki killed the Concours 14?

 

[Shawn K]

Kawasaki killed the Concours 14?

Not according to Kawasaki they didn't. Listed as a 2020 model.

Page Not Found | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Page Not Found | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

www.kawasaki.com

 

[shady28]

Not according to Kawasaki they didn't. Listed as a 2020 model.

Page Not Found | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Page Not Found | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

www.kawasaki.com

Did some looking, the zx-14 is dead.

The Connie is only being sold in Canada, USA, and latin America.

Sounds like ramping down for a 2021 Euro 5 cancellation to me.