Test Ride – 2015 Yamaha FJ-09

Published on February 9, 2015 under Born To Ride

2015 Yamaha FJ 09

•   Sporty, 847cc, DOHC, 4-valve, inline triple with lots of torque and character
•   Yamaha’s Chip controlled throttle & 3 – position “D Mode” variable throttle control
•   Traction Control
•   Lightweight, compact & narrow CF die cast aluminum frame and externally mounted aluminum swingarm
•   ABS Braking System
•   Adjustable tapered aluminum handlebars
•   Stylish, “layered” fairing with adjustable windshield
•   Separate rider and passenger seats
•   4.8 gal. (18 l) fuel tank
•   Multi-function meter assembly with 12 volt DC outlet
•   LED headlight & center stand

ENGINE: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 12-valves (4 valves / cyl), inline-three cylinder
DISPLACEMENT: 847cc
BORE AND STROKE: 78 x 59.1 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO: 11.5:1
MAXIMUM TORQUE: 64.3 ft-lbs. @ 8,500 rpm
ENGINE MANAGEMENT: YCC-T, D-Mode (3 positions) & Traction control
FUEL DELIVERY: Mikuni 41 mm throttle body F.I.
ESTIMATED FUEL CONSUMPTION: 40.3 mpg (Imp.)
LUBRICATION: Wet sump
IGNITION / STARTING: TCI / Electric
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed
FINAL DRIVE: “O”-ring chain
CHASSIS
SUSPENSION (FRONT): Adjustable 41 mm inverted fork
SUSPENSION (REAR): Adjustable link Monocross
BRAKES (FRONT): Dual 298 mm discs / radial mount 4-piston calipers / ABS
BRAKES (REAR): 245 mm disc / single piston caliper / ABS
TIRES (FRONT): 120/70ZR17
TIRES (REAR): 180/55ZR17
LENGTH: 85 in.
WIDTH: 37.4 in.
HEIGHT: 52.9 in. to 54.1 in.
WHEELBASE: 56.7 in.
RAKE / TRAIL: 24° / 100 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE: 5.3 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: 33.2 in. or 33.8 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: 4 imp. gal.
WET WEIGHT: 456 lb.
COLOR
Deep Metallic Red
Matte Metallic Grey