Is the fj09 a good bike?

Is the fj09 a good bike?

Yamaha’s latest sport/adventure crossover bike, the FJ-09, offers a lot of fun and competence at a reasonable price. While it finished third in our comparison test with the Kawasaki Versys 1000LT and Suzuki V-Strom 1000, those bikes are a bit larger and more moolah.

Does Yamaha still make the FJ-09?

Cypress, CA – November 6, 2017 – The versatile Tracer 900 Sport Touring motorcycle was introduced today by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, and it is set to replace the company’s existing FJ-09 model for 2019.

What years did Yamaha make the FJ-09?

The Yamaha FJ-09 is a Sport Touring bike, sold from year 2016. This model it is equipped with a 847cc liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve engine with fuel injection.

Does FJ-09 have cruise control?

The Motorcycle Cruise Control unit is adapted specifically for the MT-09 Tracer, which is also known as the FJ-09 in some markets, with a custom made (and fully plug and play wiring harness, using genuine connectors and terminals as used by the manufacturer.

Is Yamaha FJ 09 A dual sport?

The FJ-09 is a dual sport bike that is able to handle dirt, but never should; perhaps defining a new group: the asphalt adventurer. To build the FJ-09, Yamaha began with its classic FZ-09 platform, a naked street bike that fans love.

What replaced the Yamaha fj09?

The bike was launched as the “MT-09 Tracer” in most markets, and as the “FJ-09” in North America. From 2016, the bike was renamed to “Tracer 900” in Europe, the same year the Tracer 700 was introduced in Europe, based on the MT-07 (FZ-07 in North America).

Where is MT-09 made?

Japan
Yamaha MT-09

What replaced the FJ 09?

2019 Tracer 900
The versatile U.S. model known as the Yamaha FJ-09 will be replaced with the 2019 Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT in the second half of 2018 at prices undetermined at this time.

Does the Yamaha MT-09 have cruise control?

The MT-09 SP features a cruise control system as standard. It’s a welcome feature, though we’re firmly in the camp that believes OEMs should start including cruise control on basically every motorcycle with ride-by-wire throttle.

Is MT-09 same as fj09?

Model name. The bike was launched as the “MT-09 Tracer” in most markets, and as the “FJ-09” in North America. From 2016, the bike was renamed to “Tracer 900” in Europe, the same year the Tracer 700 was introduced in Europe, based on the MT-07 (FZ-07 in North America).

Is MT-09 a good commuter?

Weighing in at a claimed 417 pounds with fuel, the MT-09 is easy to ride. It feels more nimble than it is, considering its engine displacement. The suspension continues to do a fine job of filtering bumps yet offers more support at speed through corners.

Is the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 a good test bike?

After 5,879 hard, fast, fun, sometimes buzzy miles, our longterm test of the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 ended abruptly, in a pool of hot, black oil. Except for hard-to-remove bug guts, scraped footpegs and worn tires, we do our best to return test bikes to the manufacturers in good condition.

Is the Yamaha FJ-09 a sport tourer?

We test ride the Yamaha FJ-09, the all-new sport tourer. Motorcycling is a business. Dollars invested had better be dollars made. Money rules everything around us ( dollar, dollar bills ya’ll ).

How good is the suspension on the FJ-09?

The suspension has vastly improved from the notoriously terrible suspension on the FZ-09, with progressive action and a much softer, more responsive feel. This is the real selling point for Yamaha – the FJ-09’s improved ride feel.

Is the Yamaha FZ-09 hard to ride?

The FZ-09 is one of the best values on the market right now, but it has been saddled with an engine that many feel overpowers the bike. Like a bucking bronco, the FZ’s suspension can’t keep up particularly when coupled with a jerky throttle response. Yamaha created a fun, but hard to ride bike.