I have the 08 AE model. I recently rode a 2023 ES model for 5 days. The 23 with the 6-speed felt a little torquer through the low RPM range. However I did notice there was more shifting required where the five speed matches the power spread pretty well. The 23 electronics are modernized including the ECU and elec adjustable suspension but I paid five times less for my gen 2 bike and upgraded to high-end suspension with the savings. I ride solo I don't need to make large suspension adjustments. The riding traction modes don't do much for me but the one thing I would want in the Gen 3 plus bikes would be the Factory cruise control . Other than that I think it's a toss-up because I have the trick Auto clutch which ended in 09 in the USA. Bottom line is I would get any version except for the Gen 1 because that model cooks your legs with engine heat and I don't think it has abs which is a good feature on unfamiliar roads and changing weather.
Hello, thank you for the video. I am a cruiser guy and recently I went to test drive a 2004 FJR1300. I found really hard to twist and turn the bike. I was even wondering with the owner had car tires in the back. The bike always want to stand in its own. Your seems pretty easy to turn. Am I missing anything?
@@f3verMonkey definitely top heavy. My arms are not used to it. It was a different experience. On my road king, basically the bike almost rides by itself. During my 20 test drive, I had to "push"the bike around. It was like riding a bull my the horns. Overall, I wanted to like the bike.
@ I look at the road king as a Harley Touring bike and the FJR more as a sport bike with a little touring capability. I feel like they are different bikes for different purposes.
Best bike in the world. Great footage!
Just bought mine 4 days ago. I had never even sat on one before buying. All I can say is holyshit
Holy sh1t is right!!
Among top 5 bikes ever made in my opinion. :)
What else would you rank in your top 5?
I have the 08 AE model. I recently rode a 2023 ES model for 5 days. The 23 with the 6-speed felt a little torquer through the low RPM range. However I did notice there was more shifting required where the five speed matches the power spread pretty well. The 23 electronics are modernized including the ECU and elec adjustable suspension but I paid five times less for my gen 2 bike and upgraded to high-end suspension with the savings. I ride solo I don't need to make large suspension adjustments. The riding traction modes don't do much for me but the one thing I would want in the Gen 3 plus bikes would be the Factory cruise control . Other than that I think it's a toss-up because I have the trick Auto clutch which ended in 09 in the USA. Bottom line is I would get any version except for the Gen 1 because that model cooks your legs with engine heat and I don't think it has abs which is a good feature on unfamiliar roads and changing weather.
I agree spot on
Still loving my 2013 FJR1300A
@@Isingdabodyelectric it’s a great bike
Had an 07 now a 2014. Best bikes. Bar risers help bigtime
Which bar risers did you install?
@@f3verMonkey got them off Amazon. They are solid 1 inch risers
Adjust the clutch lever closer to the bar
Thanks for the tip
Hello, thank you for the video. I am a cruiser guy and recently I went to test drive a 2004 FJR1300. I found really hard to twist and turn the bike. I was even wondering with the owner had car tires in the back. The bike always want to stand in its own. Your seems pretty easy to turn. Am I missing anything?
@@israelroseno I think the bike is top heavy and that may be throwing you off. Thoughts?
@@f3verMonkey definitely top heavy. My arms are not used to it. It was a different experience. On my road king, basically the bike almost rides by itself. During my 20 test drive, I had to "push"the bike around. It was like riding a bull my the horns. Overall, I wanted to like the bike.
@@israelroseno I understand. I have owned 2 road kings and currently have one.
@@f3verMonkey so, having both bikes, do you see the same differences? Thank you.
@ I look at the road king as a Harley Touring bike and the FJR more as a sport bike with a little touring capability. I feel like they are different bikes for different purposes.
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Just get one