The Yamaha XJR 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1,188 cc (72.49 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 232 kg (511.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1995 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XJR 1200 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.
About 84% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 116% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 88th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
98 hp — more powerful than about 82% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,188 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Yamaha models.
790 mm — taller than about 49% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.422 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 422.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 82.5 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,188 cc (72.49 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 91.2 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 232 kg (511.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4224 hp/kg |
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