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Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:58 pm
by danh600
FJRoss wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:40 pm
I have to wonder if they might drop it for a year or two and then bring it back from the dead with a brand new engine (triple) and some more updated electronics. I'm sure they could expand one of their smaller triples to fit the FJR or repurpose one of their snowmobile engines.
To me one of the best things about the FJR is the engine. Perfect sport/touring engine. Good for sport and touring.
I have a Yamaha triple. Great engine, but you need to really keep it revved. More of a day rider to me.
I want to ride the Tracer just to see if the triple feels right in a S/T bike.
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:02 pm
by FJRoss
danh600 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:58 pm
FJRoss wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:40 pm
I have to wonder if they might drop it for a year or two and then bring it back from the dead with a brand new engine (triple) and some more updated electronics. I'm sure they could expand one of their smaller triples to fit the FJR or repurpose one of their snowmobile engines.
To me one of the best things about the FJR is the engine. Perfect sport/touring engine. Good for sport and touring.
I have a Yamaha triple. Great engine, but you need to really keep it revved. More of a day rider to me.
I want to ride the Tracer just to see if the triple feels right in a S/T bike.
I agree that the FJR's engine is great. Unfortunately, the engine is what keeps it from being a viable option in places where emission standards have become strict. I don't know near enough about engines to understand why this one can't be "tweaked" in some fashion to make it comply...
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:20 pm
by wheatonFJR
As long as what they replace it with has 148HP and the same torque characteristics, has shaft drive, an adjustable windshield, and all the stuff the FJR has...I'm good!
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:44 pm
by Toter
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:20 pm
As long as what they replace it with has 148HP and the same torque characteristics, has shaft drive, an adjustable windshield, and all the stuff the FJR has...I'm good!
I think a Tracer or Super Tenere is about all your going to get. 110-112 hp.
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:46 pm
by wheatonFJR
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:44 pm
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:20 pm
As long as what they replace it with has 148HP and the same torque characteristics, has shaft drive, an adjustable windshield, and all the stuff the FJR has...I'm good!
I think a Tracer or Super Tenere is about all your going to get. 110-112 hp.
Well, THAT sucks....
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:56 pm
by Toter
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:46 pm
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:44 pm
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:20 pm
As long as what they replace it with has 148HP and the same torque characteristics, has shaft drive, an adjustable windshield, and all the stuff the FJR has...I'm good!
I think a Tracer or Super Tenere is about all your going to get. 110-112 hp.
Well, THAT sucks....
You might like gravel roads!
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:57 pm
by FJRoss
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:44 pm
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:20 pm
As long as what they replace it with has 148HP and the same torque characteristics, has shaft drive, an adjustable windshield, and all the stuff the FJR has...I'm good!
I think a Tracer or Super Tenere is about all your going to get. 110-112 hp.
Sorry, the Super Tenere is in the same boat as the FJR. Does not meet new European standards.
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:59 pm
by Toter
FJRoss wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:57 pm
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:44 pm
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:20 pm
As long as what they replace it with has 148HP and the same torque characteristics, has shaft drive, an adjustable windshield, and all the stuff the FJR has...I'm good!
I think a Tracer or Super Tenere is about all your going to get. 110-112 hp.
Sorry, the Super Tenere is in the same boat as the FJR. Does not meet new European standards.
Damn, I thought they had the twins updated.
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:01 pm
by Toter
Wonder how they get the BMW boxers approved?
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:53 pm
by John d
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:01 pm
Wonder how they get the BMW boxers approved?
Achht, who knows, ist BMW gut! maybe like Volkswagen diesel.
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:38 am
by wheatonFJR
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:56 pm
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:46 pm
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:44 pm
I think a Tracer or Super Tenere is about all your going to get. 110-112 hp.
Well, THAT sucks....
You might like gravel roads!
I’ve already met gravel. We have issues. I’m an asphalt road riding addict. I have occasionally taken a goat path with success, but I never learned on gravel…so no. I’m bad enough on pavement and X-rays would confirm that. 148HP at the crank or nothing.
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:01 pm
by fontanaman
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:01 pm
Wonder how they get the BMW boxers approved?
The Boxer's shift cam was used to help meet EU emission requirements.
We can say what we will about BMW and I do but give them kudos for maintaining their product line.
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:55 am
by 1911
Re: 2023 FJR Predictions, speculations, heard it thru the grapevine....
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:56 pm
by wheatonFJR
