Damn, I can correct Kevin. According to the service manual under General Specifications, (pg 2-1) the "basic weight" (with oil and full fuel tank): 615 lbs., and that would be for the 49 state model. The CA model is 617 lbs.
Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA > Motorcyclist says the FJR is 641 lbs. wet! I'm pretty sure the GTS weighs > in at 637 lbs. wet...... > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.kevinhawk.com > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 //'85 FZ750 > > > > I think one of the mags had the FJR at 637 lbs wet...anyone have > Cycleworld > and motorcyclist handy? If so there won't be a lot in it... > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Burton, Bob [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 8:02 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: GTS vs. FJR1300 > > > 620Lbs on the FJR must be a wet weight, check the weight on the ST13, > 624lbs > dry with a 7.7 gallon tank. ST13 will weigh in alot more than the FJR > comparing apples to apples. Bottom line is I doubt I'll be running out to > buy a new bike this year as I don't think anyone really makes > anything that > much better than what I already have (yet). Bob B. > (still going to ride the ZZR at the Honda Hoot along with anything else > available to demo) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Loss, Joe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 9:33 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: GTS vs. FJR1300 > > > Seeing as the weight of the FJR is about 620 lbs (according to latest US > mags) it's going to be interesting to see how the ST1300 turns out. > > ================================================================== > ====================NOTICE > > - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information > that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, > copying or > distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended recipients is > strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please > notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your > computer. > > ================================================================== > ============ >
