FJ-09 ST

[Viking]

From a comment posted in Motorcycle Daily;

"It would appear that Yamaha may be planning on adding an entry level sports touring motorcycle to its FJ line-up, using the FZ-09?s three cylinder engine, after the company recently applied to trademark the FJ-09 name in the U.S.?

An FJ-09 model would be a very interesting option to consider..a lighter, smaller, more manageable, affordable bike specifically designed as a sport-tourer.
Is the sport-touring market large enough to support medium and large displacement models?

 

[Cunados]

"Is the market large enough ..."

This I don't know. But I'd sure give it serious consideration. Considerably less weight and more power than I need. I bet Bones would also.

 

[970mike]

One has to find what makes their clock tick, and I am sure that would do it for several.

 

[Bones]

"Is the market large enough ..."

This I don't know. But I'd sure give it serious consideration. Considerably less weight and more power than I need. I bet Bones would also.

Indeed...hurry up, Yamaha!

 

[sstakes1]

Motorcyclist Nov 2014 issue states that it is expected to be debuted in the Cologne Intermot in October and available for sale in early 2015. The middle weight ST market is getting better and better
--Ram

 

[SupraSabre]

Time to bring back the V45 with the Fairing and saddlebags?

1985 V45 Sabre

 

[Noah]

If it's based on the FZ-09 I will definitely have to check it out. I got to ride one of the new FZ-09 models and it may be the quickest bike I've ever ridden. Don't get me wrong I've ridden "faster" bikes but very few that are as light and quick off the line as the FZ-09.

 

[SupraSabre]

Yep, based on the FZ-09. That's why I'm very interested in it. That Yamaha triple is an excellent engine and coupled with a weight reduction should prove to be a great bike.

EDIT: I've googled the new FJ-09 and it will be for sale in 2015. Cal. has issued a CARB certificate for it.
Chain driven. To me it looks a bit MultiStrada like.
I suspect it will be a good seller. Time will tell.

That's a deal killer for me right there! 4:

 

[bmcdonau]

A couple years ago I'd have said "Not enough engine", but after riding my Tiger 800 for a summer I'm thinking that's probably just the right size.

 

[ChucksKLRST]

Time to bring back the V45 with the Fairing and saddlebags?

1985 V45 Sabre

Better yet this one. 1982 V-45

 

[Noah]

I wonder how much matching hard bags and trunk will cost to make it a true adventure/sport touring bike?

 

[SupraSabre]

Better yet this one. 1982 V-45

Sorry Chuck, the 85 V45 Sabre were prettier!

And I'm talking about a true 1985 V45 (750), not a 700...

 

[Viking]

Based on the recent reports of the FJ-09, the bike is an adventure/sport-touring design. I wanted a smaller FJR design. I am now seriously considering adding the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS to the stable instead of the Yamaha.

 

[Mellow]

Well, it's here, announced today, has the same looking dash as the super tenere:

http://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/products/modelhome/721/home.aspx

 

[Bones]

Looks great. Probably too tall for me, but still looks great.

 

[SupraSabre]

Chain drive...nope, not for the type of miles I put on!

 

[Bug Dr.]

Ooooooooo, i likey.
Mike

 

[BakerBoy]

Did y'all see the wet weight?! 462 lbs. That's 268 lbs lighter than the ST13!!

 

[Bones]

My Versys is quivering...

 

[sandman]

I think I'll be looking closely at getting this one.