Yamaha XJR1300 Racer Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XJR1300 Racer motorcycle specifications include a 1,251 cc (76.34 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2015-2017Model years
1,251 ccDisplacement
98 hpPower
108.4 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
795 mmSeat height
21 LFuel tank
125 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Rear suspension
20162017Dual shocks
Exhaust system
201620174-2-1 matt black exhaust
Fuel capacity
2016201714.70 L (3.88 US gal)
Ground clearance
20162017133 mm (5.2 inches)
Overall height
201620171,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Overall length
201620172,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Overall width
20162017820 mm (32.3 inches)
Rake
2016201724.7°
Seat height
20162017829 mm (32.6 inches)
Trail
2016201792 mm (3.6 inches)

How the Yamaha XJR1300 Racer 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 power98 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 84% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd 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

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power82nd

98 hp — more powerful than about 82% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement91st

1,251 cc — larger displacement than about 91% of Yamaha models.

Seat height55th

795 mm — taller than about 55% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity93rd

21 L — larger than about 93% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

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.

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 • 98 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 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
Engine oil capacity 4.20 L (4.44 US qt)
Specific power 78.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,251 cc (76.34 cu in)
Power 98 hp (71.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 108.4 Nm (11.1 kgf-m or 80.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 63.8 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 4.20 L (4.44 US qt)

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. Öhlins.
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake 25.0°
Trail 100 mm (3.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Wheels Three-spoke alloy wheels

Dimensions and weight

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)
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 21.00 L (5.55 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.20 L (1.11 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Blue, grey, black
Seat Carbon seat cowling
Exhaust system 4-2-1 matt black

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.