Across 11 covered model years from 1999 to 2012, the Yamaha XJR 1300 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 560 lb (254 kg) and dry weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XJR 1300 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XJR 1300?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJR 1300 is heavier than about 89.1% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XJR 1300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 560 lb (254 kg) |
| Dry weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,250 cc to 1,251 cc |
| Power | 96.4 hp to 106.2 hp |
| Torque | 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) to 80 lb-ft (108.4 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.85 hp / 100 lb to 21.51 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.65 lb / hp to 5.6 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.91 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.34 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.23 cc / lb to 2.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.1 lb / 100 cc to 44.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.2% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 523.9 lb (237.6 kg) to 541.6 lb (245.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJR 1300 weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XJR 1300 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 540.1 lb (245 kg) to 560 lb (254 kg) for wet/running weight and 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 507.1 lb (230 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha XJR 1300 heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 89th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XJR 1300 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 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 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 720.1 lb (326.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XJR 1300 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 17.85 hp per 100 lb to 21.51 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 68th percentile within the compatible Yamaha naked bike power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJR 1300 after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 523.9 lb (237.6 kg) to 541.6 lb (245.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XJR 1300 dry-to-wet weight difference?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 50.7 lb (23 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha XJR 1300 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 12.91 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.34 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
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.