The Yamaha XJR 1300 motorcycle dimensions for 1999-2012 is length 85.6 in (2,175 mm), width 30.1 in (765 mm) to 30.5 in (775 mm), height 43.9 in (1,115 mm), wheelbase 59.1 in (1,500 mm) to 59.4 in (1,510 mm), seat height 30.5 in (775 mm) to 31.3 in (795 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm) to 4.9 in (125 mm).
Yamaha XJR 1300 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall width
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.4% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26.2 in (665 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
7.9%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 3.5 in above median |
| Width | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Height | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.1 in (1,500 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 2.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Yamaha XJR 1300 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | — | — | 59.1 in (1,500 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 59.1 in (1,500 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 59.1 in (1,500 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2004 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| 2006 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 59.4 in (1,510 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| 2007 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 59.1 in (1,500 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2009 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 59.1 in (1,500 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2011 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2012 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
Yamaha XJR 1300 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XJR 1300 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XJR 1300 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.1 in (1,500 mm), giving the Yamaha XJR 1300 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 2.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XJR 1300 have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha XJR 1300 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.6 in (2,175 mm), making the Yamaha XJR 1300 among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 3.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²).
What do the Yamaha XJR 1300 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.1 in (765 mm) and representative height is 43.9 in (1,115 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Yamaha XJR 1300 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 30.7 in (780 mm) in 1999 to 31.3 in (795 mm) in 2007-2012, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.