Faults:

Irregular cold starts are due to dirty air induction ducts and injection bodies clogged with carbon deposits.

When hot, it can consume too much fuel, partly due to detached magnets and manifold wear. Proper cleaning of the fuel lines and throttle bodies is essential to prevent this problem.

Noises and vibrations are common after 50,000 km, problems with wheel bearings and clutch bushings begin, the balance shaft may also become misaligned.

The rear brakes because they absorb moisture over time.

General Comments:

The bike is rather low, so its weight is barely noticeable. On the other hand, for those of us who are tall, we still have our knees bent very far and our bodies leaning far forward over the handlebars.

The clip-on handlebars can be adjusted to be closer together or further apart (for a more racing or touring position).

The seat height is adjustable, but it's quite an ordeal. Very poorly designed.

The distance between the footpeg and the gear lever is very small and I'd say unusable if you wear a shoe size larger than 45 cm (EU).

Very low.

The engine is a true marvel. Smooth as silk, it pulls strongly from very low down, and you can stay in 5th gear the whole time because the engine can handle anything. It doesn't complain, it pulls decisively, it doesn't vibrate, it doesn't shake. Seriously, it's incredibly smooth.

The downside is the fuel consumption; it doesn't go below 7.5 l/100 km, which, compared to the 5.5 of an RT, or the 5-6 of a Deu, is still quite high for long journeys.

Regarding the transmission and gear changes, I was honestly a bit wary of the automatic transmission... or rather, it's a semi-automatic transmission that doesn't have a clutch, but you shift gears yourself, either with your foot or your hand.

And the results were magnificent; it's fabulous. It's definitely a feature I think we should seriously consider when buying a motorcycle.

The bike downshifted and shifted just like we would with our foot, but the difference is that you shifted by hand, very smoothly, faster than with your foot, without clunks or jerks. This was true both in acceleration and deceleration. A real marvel. At first, you have to get used to it, especially when going slowly so you don't have to use the clutch and can play with the throttle, but it's so well done that you quickly get the hang of it. It doesn't have a shaft drive, a four-cylinder engine, or any other fancy features, but it's incredibly smooth. It doesn't breathe, it's quiet, and it doesn't lock up.

The suspension is rock hard, which is the worst thing about the bike. It only allows two preload adjustments on the rear, with a lever, and on the front fork with a dial, as you can also adjust the settings of each individual fork leg. Uncomfortable for the passenger.

Regarding the finish, I'll try to be as impartial as possible, but it looks like it was pieced together. There are a lot of rubber tubes visible outside the fairing. The fit and finish of the fairing and frame are very poor. The handlebar tubes and cables are far too visible. It has Phillips head screws, and the seat adjustment system is terrible. In my opinion, it doesn't reach the standards of Honda or BMW in this regard.

In short, it's a motorcycle with an excellent engine and very good mechanics, ideal for daily use, but not so much for enjoying touring and the pleasure of riding a motorcycle, especially on the road.

Faults:

Unable to determine any problems with it being this new.

General Comments:

This is a very potent "super" sport touring bike. Not for the faint of heart or for newbies. Experienced riders only. I've been riding 4 years, and had a ST1300 prior to owning this one, and I'm still rattled from hard acceleration from the FJR. AMAZING! Could get someone into a lot of trouble if you're not disciplined. GREAT GREAT bike though.

Plenty of size and comfort for some distance, yet great for commuting as well.