fter I get her home and put some more miles on her I will try to make a more detailed report. Jeff
The biggest difference is the engine- the ST was a smooth torque monster and the Feejer comes alive above 5500.
..The ST's motor turns a bit faster at lower revs, and the torque seems better.
Hey J Paul,
Can you give me a comparision of the engine heat issue? Is the FJR as hot a bike to ride as the ST?
Hey, did you really mean to say that? It turns faster at lower revs? (I'll chalk it up to not having your coffee yet this morning.)
Hey J Paul,
Can you give me a comparision of the engine heat issue? Is the FJR as hot a bike to ride as the ST?
I still can't decide which I like more, the FJR or the V-Strom for long rides.
Now for something more on thread. I'm getting ready to sell my ST1100A. The weight's getting to me and besides, after 3 ST's in the last 10 years I just want something else, ESPECIALLY something lighter and preferably with a shorter seat height so that aftermarket seats don't cause a problem. The FJR is a touring bike that is lighter so it fits that requirement. It's been mentioned in this thread that the 2006 models addressed the valve guide problem, however I remember reading somewhere that the 2006 models had a problem with the wires going to the ignition switch causing problems. Did that ever get fixed?
To those who have mentioned the lighter weight on the FJR, is it noticeable enough that it truly lessens the chance of a parking lot drop?
There was a factory recall for the failure of the ignitions switches for the Gen II bikes ('06 to '09). Click HERE for details.
I think you are far less likely to drop an FJR than the ST,