2013 Yamaha FJR1300 leaked!

By Kevin Ash - 29/10/2012

Pictures of Yamaha's new 2013 FJR1300 have been accidentally revealed by exhaust manufacturer Akrapovic!

Dutch website oliepeil.nl discovered they'd been accidentally published for a brief period.

There are no details about the new machine, but comparing the images of current and 2013 model, the fairing is clearly different and possibly the screen, although this is raised in one picture and low in the other. The frame and rear subframe seem to be the same and tail end of the bike, as well as the fuel tank.

It seems likely the new version will come with traction control, and possibly an increase in engine size to 1350 or 1400cc. The bike will be announced at the Cologne Show in the first week in October.

Oh, and there will be an Akrapovic exhaust as an option!

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