…perhaps two years of pulling in stiff clutch levers has softened us, because we were more favorable toward the design this time around. The Yamaha FJR1300AE toggle-shifter takes some getting used to, but we grew more fond of it this time around. ""When we first tested the Automatic FJR it was a novelty…

…looks set to possibly change the inline-four Sportbike world as we know it. The sporting theme of the R1 and R6 carry over to their FJR1300A and FJR1300AE machines. These sport touring bikes are rip with technology, including the 'AE' which features a push-button-shifting, semi-automatic transmission…

…riding position. The Beemer and Yamaha were neck-in-neck for the faceoff win, but our conflicted riders could all agree that out of the three the FJR1300AE should take third, not because it's a horrible bike, but because its quirky auto clutch dropped its stock in our tester's opinions. A short fuel range…

" A lot of the Beemer's ritzy standard components are made up for on the FJR1300AE by the novel paddle shifter, which took some getting used to but was a fun option on the Yamaha. While riding a Super Sport Touring machine, it's a good idea to keep an eye on the traffic approaching from behind. If you're…

…enthusiasts. The SE5 (Sequential Electronic Five-Speed) is a semi-automatic transmission shifted via your left thumb and forefinger, similar to the Yamaha FJR1300AE. The SE5 version has no shift or clutch lever and takes only a few minutes to understand the simplicity of how it works. The amazing feature of the…

…camp was the introduction of its Spyder SE5 model with a semi-automatic transmission that shifts using your thumb and forefinger, ala the Yamaha FJR1300AE. For 2010, Can-Am continues to innovate with the design of its popular roadster and is releasing a full-fledged touring edition of its three-wheeled…

…the potential to shuffle the deck. But Wait, There's More! If you see a Cerulean Silver 2006 FJR, you're looking at a very special motorcycle, the FJR1300AE. Fitted with the same upgrades as the standard Cobalt Blue FJR-A, the AE also includes an intriguing automatic clutch and remote shifting system.…

…chose to find out how the cruise-missile GT fares against the reigning class champion FJR - with a small twist. The automatic-clutch version, the FJR1300AE (silver), would also be included along with the standard FJR1300A (blue). With the FJR, Yamaha built consumers an option they didn't even know they…

…customizer favorite, a V-Twin. The liquid-cooled item is claimed to give 130 bhp and is mated to a semi-automatic gearbox like that found on a Yamaha FJR1300AE. The center of gravity has been kept low with most of the weight centered toward the front end. It has ABS brakes front and rear, and the bike has…