Visual Difference ES and non ES Models

[Bigguy136]

I'm looking at some 2014 models. Is there any visual differences in the ES and non ES models?

 

[Bryn]

ES has a side panel on the right hand side covering the electronic gubbins ....it sits just below the seat..also the ES will not have an adjuster knob for the rear shock ::008::

 

[Davesax36]

And wires going to the fork tops.

 

[Bigguy136]

Thanks! The rear shock was easy to see in the photos I was looking at. Who knows, I might be owning a 2014 non ES soon.

Thanks again.

 

[Juan]

A first glance easy way to tell a non-ES from an ES is the centre stand and passenger grab rails (these are ex-factory on ES only). If these are not on the bike, then it's likely to be a non-ES. However, if they are on the bike it doesn't necessarily mean that the bike is ES (they are available as accessories and therefore you can have a non-ES fitted with these).

 

[ThreePutt]

I've had two non ES 2014's, both came standard with center stand and grab rails.

 

[SilverBullet]

I've had two none ES 2014's, both came standard with center stand and grab rails.

Only in NA, not everywhere. But then here we don't get anti theft immobilzer system.

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[Dogdaze]

Only in NA, not everywhere. But then here we don't get anti theft immobilzer system.

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::026:: Correct.

 

[ThreePutt]

Only in NA, not everywhere. But then here we don't get anti theft immobilzer system.

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Cool, did not know.
As a side note I'm thankful not to have the immobilizer.

 

[Bigguy136]

Do both models come with heated hand grips? If not, where is the temp controller located on the ES models?

 

[Bryn]

Do both models come with heated hand grips? If not, where is the temp controller located on the ES models?

on the ES the temperature control and the on/off is accessed through the menu, so that will not help.... there is no separate temp controller

 

[AVGeek]

Do both models come with heated hand grips? If not, where is the temp controller located on the ES models?

Only the ES comes with the factory heated grips installed. It is possible to buy the components necessary to install them on the non-ES for less money than the kit that Yamaha sells.

 

[Bigguy136]

Can OEM grips be wired in to be controlled thru the display?

 

[Fpalbrecht]

I was told by a Yamaha rep at the Chicago bike show yes. Non ES, buy Yamaha heated grips, plug and play. Just like ES.