fjrden
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Back to FJR or stay with S10?My wife has just taken an attraction to bring a pillion. I have a 2014 es S10 model love it to bits but also loved FJR. Which way for swmbo?S10 or FJR
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Back to FJR or stay with S10?My wife has just taken an attraction to bring a pillion. I have a 2014 es S10 model love it to bits but also loved FJR. Which way for swmbo?
bikerdoc
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Only YOU can make the choice that's right for you (& your wife)
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Only YOU can make the choice that's right for you (& your wife)
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I have both and my wife prefers the S10
I'm going to go S10 here. I loved my FJR, but the S10 is just slightly righter in my book. But as mentioned, this is a very personal call. Not sure any of us will say the magic words that flip a switch for you. Bottom line though is you can't go far wrong with either bike.
saddletramp
New Member
When I met my wife eight years ago I owned an FJR. She really liked riding on it.
Over the next eight years I went through quite a few bikes but in the end bought a 2012 S-10. We use it mainly when we pull our travel trailer. I loads very nicely into our Tundra with our Black Widow ramp.
But...we both felt the FJR was more comfortable & we missed the power.
Last fall, after shopping for a new touring bike my wife told me to just buy another FJR because I compared them all to the FJR.
We picked up a 2008 AE model & we both really enjoy it. Much better passing power & wind protection. My wife is tall (5' 10" 36" inseam) so I had to buy lowering pegs, floorboards, & a back rest to make her real comfortable
Tomorrow, I'll be riding solo. I'll be on the S-10.
Both bikes can be modified to suit your needs but is you have off-road hankerings I'd buy the S-10.
Over the next eight years I went through quite a few bikes but in the end bought a 2012 S-10. We use it mainly when we pull our travel trailer. I loads very nicely into our Tundra with our Black Widow ramp.
But...we both felt the FJR was more comfortable & we missed the power.
Last fall, after shopping for a new touring bike my wife told me to just buy another FJR because I compared them all to the FJR.
We picked up a 2008 AE model & we both really enjoy it. Much better passing power & wind protection. My wife is tall (5' 10" 36" inseam) so I had to buy lowering pegs, floorboards, & a back rest to make her real comfortable
Tomorrow, I'll be riding solo. I'll be on the S-10.
Both bikes can be modified to suit your needs but is you have off-road hankerings I'd buy the S-10.
Dogdaze
Well-Known Member
I like the power of FJR, but the ergos of the S10 suit my aging body better, has the power so I'm not bothered. As someone mentioned the S10 if you have any hankering to go off pavement, however, I suspect as with most Europeans, there are not a lot of firetrails or non paved roads that are legal for bikes to explore. We are just not that lucky to have that much land where local government allows off roading as such.... ::009::
Ok, this made my morning. And my wife's! Thank you.bikerdoc said:
Back on topic. Owned an FJR since 04, on '04 and '13. Loved them both. Wife loved them too and considered them 'her bike'. Bought the S10 for me to ride solo and get off the beaten track a bit. Kept the FJR for 2 up riding. After one year of owning both bikes the FJR started to just sit because I always wanted the option of going off road on any ride we did. Sold it earlier this year. Wife LOVES the ability to get off the tarmac and now misses the killer power of the FJR less and less.
All that said, if I never planned on getting off the tarmac I'd still have the FJR.
All that said, if I never planned on getting off the tarmac I'd still have the FJR.
Squibb
Well-Known Member
Just bite the financial bullet & run both.
We are just back from Italy on my FJR(ES). Steamy hot 40c most days, but the bike was great throughout & comfortable up to 3 hours we found. Now we can't wait to get to the Alps next month on the S10 - yes the long transit ride may not be quite as good, but those high mountain passes should be brilliant.
Ride Safe ........... KEN
We are just back from Italy on my FJR(ES). Steamy hot 40c most days, but the bike was great throughout & comfortable up to 3 hours we found. Now we can't wait to get to the Alps next month on the S10 - yes the long transit ride may not be quite as good, but those high mountain passes should be brilliant.
Ride Safe ........... KEN
Pterodactyl
New Member
I have both. The Tenere is a new addition, but I like both a great deal. The FJR is my choice for long distance touring unless we are heading back to AK, which we do every year or two. Besides being good on forest service roads, the Tenere is also a much easier bike to ride in town and on short trips. I think they are an ideal pairing.
Goldwing
Active Member
I had a 2008 FJR and did a lot of two up riding with my GF but from my perspective, the Rider, the S10 is more comfortable. I never thought the FJR was a good two up bike, as far as comfort was concerned. The passenger space is cramped and I did think the suspension was damped correctly for a passenger, as it was either comfortable and too loose resulting in poor handling or firm and uncomfortable but better handling. Also, my FJR was not as easy to flick around in the twisties as my 2014 ES is.
Soooo, I say go with the S10, maybe upgrade to a 2014 or newer as there were a lot of improvements over your 2012 S10.
Good luck with your decision!
Soooo, I say go with the S10, maybe upgrade to a 2014 or newer as there were a lot of improvements over your 2012 S10.
Good luck with your decision!
huchieglide
Member
I had my FJR for nearly 9 years having sold it a few months ago after buying the Tenere. I had a lot of 2up miles on it and wife really liked it. Givi V46 trunk for hauling stuff and her back support. I find the Tenere more comfortable. I wanted wider handlebars and more upright and taller seating. Tenere also feels more roomy. I also find the wind protection on the Tenere to be better with tall Yamaha screen and winglets. More buffeting on FJR with tall CalSci. With 10" Jesse bags and same V46 trunk the Tenere hauls more stuff with ease. It may be the extra height or she just hasn't become acclimated yet but wife does not feel as secure on the Tenere. Only one 900mile trip so far so hopefully over time she will become more comfortable.
One area of comparison that I feel is the most definite difference is when you ring the engine room, there is no mistake you are on the FJR. All areas of acceleration are superior on the FJR.
Allowing for the different engines, the Tenere is more versatile and for me more comfortable.
Both are premium machines. Many great answers here, good luck with your decision. Hope you find the one that fits your riding style.
Wish I could have had them both. I am retired with limits.
One area of comparison that I feel is the most definite difference is when you ring the engine room, there is no mistake you are on the FJR. All areas of acceleration are superior on the FJR.
Allowing for the different engines, the Tenere is more versatile and for me more comfortable.
Both are premium machines. Many great answers here, good luck with your decision. Hope you find the one that fits your riding style.
Wish I could have had them both. I am retired with limits.
pete m
New Member
Had both, the FJR was supremely comfortable according to the wifey, I found it a little too "George Osborne" ie characterless.
S10 is in the garage and goes well enough with a re-flash and decent pipes.
I did consider another FJR to keep her happy, turns out she reckons our Duke is the most comfortable bike she has been on!
So the FJR has gone out the window.
Anyone know where I can pick up a nice, late ST3s?
I'll never get rid of my FJ though, that has loads of character.
S10 is in the garage and goes well enough with a re-flash and decent pipes.
I did consider another FJR to keep her happy, turns out she reckons our Duke is the most comfortable bike she has been on!
So the FJR has gone out the window.
Anyone know where I can pick up a nice, late ST3s?
I'll never get rid of my FJ though, that has loads of character.
Madscots
New Member
Had 2 FJR's and now 3 S10's
For touring, playing on and day to day use S10 way better than FJR. While the FJR has more power really how much more do you need than S10?
As for the fun aspect S10 is more fun on the twisty stuff where the FJR starts floundering a bit when pushed unlike the S10
Each to own but for me the carrying capacity and the fun beats the overtaking speed and ........ that's about it
two brothers ECU and Yoshimura system so wouldn't say mine is slow anyway ::019::
For touring, playing on and day to day use S10 way better than FJR. While the FJR has more power really how much more do you need than S10?
As for the fun aspect S10 is more fun on the twisty stuff where the FJR starts floundering a bit when pushed unlike the S10
Each to own but for me the carrying capacity and the fun beats the overtaking speed and ........ that's about it
two brothers ECU and Yoshimura system so wouldn't say mine is slow anyway ::019::