Yamaha XJR1300 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XJR1300 motorcycle specifications include a 1,251 cc (76.34 cu in) engine, power of 96.4 hp (70.4 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 222 kg (489.4 lb).

Key specifications

2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018Model years
1,251 ccDisplacement
96.4 hpPower
108.4 Nm @ 11,100 rpmTorque
222 kgDry weight
795 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
1,500 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2008201320142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20132018Double disc. Hydraulic
Fuel system
20132018Injection
Power
2015201798 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Rear brakes
20132018Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear suspension
20152018Swingarm. Öhlins.
Torque
20132018108.4 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Ground clearance
20162017133 mm (5.2 inches)
Overall height
201620181,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Overall length
201620172,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Overall width
20162017820 mm (32.3 inches)
Power/weight ratio
201320150.4414 hp/kg

How the Yamaha XJR1300 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Engine power96.4 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 81% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 78th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement1,251 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 127% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height795 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity21 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 61% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,175 mm
This bike

2,175

Yamaha avg

2,082

4% above average.

Overall width765 mm
This bike

765

Yamaha avg

823

7% below average.

Overall height1,115 mm
This bike

1,115

Yamaha avg

1,172

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,500 mm
This bike

1,500

Yamaha avg

1,416

6% above average.

Seat height795 mm
This bike

795

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance125 mm
This bike

125

Yamaha avg

181

31% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,251 cc • Air cooled • 96.4 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,500 mmSeat 795 mmClearance 125 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 180/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55-ZR17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.434 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 434.2 hp/tonne
Specific power 77.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,251 cc (76.34 cu in)
Power 96.4 hp (70.4 kW) @ 12,000 rpm
Torque 108.4 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs) @ 11,100 rpm
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 63.8 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Electric Fuel Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel double cradle
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swingarm
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 222 kg (489.4 lb)
Seat height 795 mm (31.3 inches)
Overall length 2,175 mm (85.6 inches)
Overall width 765 mm (30.1 inches)
Overall height 1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.00 L (5.55 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.4343 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.