My toughest issues were the size of the bags and not enough options for fixing that issue. The tire pressure sensors and traction control are now must haves to me. The Yamaha let loose pretty easily on Monday (wet roads). The oil change was a complete PITA to me. The oil filter is side mounted with plastic body panel under it. I hated it.
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My 2012 I bought did not have traction control. It might have handled a little better on the twisties, but was very high revving on the highway (where I spend most my riding).
I missed everything about the Concours. I ended up doing an even swap from the 2012 FJR to a 2012 Counours. I only made it 1100 miles on the Yamaha. It did nothing for me that I needed it too. The Concours is the true winner for me.
Scaffolder, mind if I ask your physical dimensions? Height, inseam, etc? I'm considering the FJR/C14 option when I trade up, too. Ikn've got rises on the C-10, Kneesavers, Corbin seat w/Airhawk and it all works pretty well. I've sat on each and the C-14 seems to fit more "naturally" as it comes from the factory, if you know what I mean.
For comparison - I'm 6'4", 35 inseam, #13 boot, 250# weight, 18-36" shirt size (2XL).
Thanks and sorry to hear it didn't work out for you.
Ron
Some accurate info here, some not so much. It just takes longer than a thousand miles I guess to find some of the stuff out. The FJR has more room from the pegs to the seat in the highest of the FJR adjustable seat position so should be more relaxed for the longer legged rider. Oil changes are just stupid easy even with highway pegs mounted that look factory on the bike! I have sold a couple of mine that the new owner didn't notice them until ready to ride off... The torque of the FJR makes it easier to ride on most all roads. In 5th gear as that is all the bike has, all of mine have gotten better fuel mileage than any of my Concours have... No need to worry about the RPM's as you won't find many sitting around getting engine work! You can put the factory trunk right on the FJR, or buy a SW Motech rack that bolts right on as well for the Givi, no plastic to remove. You can put an upgraded rack on for serious hauling with brackets like is available for the C14 also. The bags are mounted lower on the FJR, no kicking them getting on and off. I have used the liners that were made for each bike in each bike's saddlebags actually. Both are comparable in size, maybe a little bigger on the C14. I have sets of each liners from all the buying and selling over the years of each to use. Using the FJR liners in a Beemer bag now... The handlebars and seat being factory adjustable are pretty neat options that are stock on the Yamaha.
Now that sounds like I haven't put any miles on the C14, huh... I have had 2 and loved riding them while I had them just like I have the FJR's in the past. Just trying to add from what I have encountered also so that people that visit the site studying the bikes have more to read and go check out these bikes with the most info possible. Both are great in their respective ways as I have said before!
The torque of the FJR makes it easier to ride on most all roads.