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
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 84% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 127% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 61% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 93rd 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.
1,251 cc — larger displacement than about 91% of Yamaha models.
795 mm — taller than about 55% of Yamaha models.
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.
2,175
2,082
4% above average.
765
823
7% below average.
1,115
1,172
5% below average.
795
793
Close to average.
125
181
31% below average.
Mechanical overview
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.