Across the 1999, 2000 and 2001 model years, the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 507.1 lb (230 kg) to 511.5 lb (232 kg).
Yamaha XJR 1300 SP weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP is heavier than about 85.3% of 17 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XJR 1300 SP weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 507.1 lb (230 kg) to 511.5 lb (232 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,250 cc to 1,251 cc |
| Torque | 73.8 lb-ft (100 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1999 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.55 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 2.45 cc / lb to 2.47 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 40.5 lb / 100 cc to 40.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.7% to 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 541.6 lb (245.6 kg) to 546 lb (247.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJR 1300 SP weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP?
Listed dry weight is 507.1 lb (230 kg) to 511.5 lb (232 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 85th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 5.55 US gal (21 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 34.5 lb (15.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 689.3 lb (312.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP dry weight as curb weight?
No. The usable figure is dry weight, so it excludes at least some operating fluids. Dry weight plus the estimated full fuel load is about 541.6 lb (245.6 kg) to 546 lb (247.6 kg), and oil/coolant or definition differences may add more.
How much of the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.7% to 6.8% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha XJR 1300 SP torque compare with its weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.55 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XJR 1300 SP engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.45 cc per lb to 2.47 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.