Across 7 covered model years from 2008 to 2018, the Yamaha XJR1300 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 529.1 lb (240 kg) to 540.1 lb (245 kg) and dry weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XJR1300 weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XJR1300?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJR1300 is heavier than about 98.5% of 34 Yamaha classic motorcycles 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 XJR1300 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 529.1 lb (240 kg) to 540.1 lb (245 kg) |
| Dry weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,251 cc |
| Power | 96.4 hp to 98 hp |
| Torque | 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 2008 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 | 18.52 hp / 100 lb to 19.7 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.08 lb / hp to 5.4 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.8 lb-ft / 100 lb to 16.34 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.32 cc / lb to 2.56 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 39.1 lb / 100 cc to 43.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.4% to 7% |
| Weight with full tank | 523.9 lb (237.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJR1300 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XJR1300 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 529.1 lb (240 kg) to 540.1 lb (245 kg), while dry weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XJR1300 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 99th percentile among 34 compatible Yamaha classic motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha XJR1300 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XJR1300?
A full tank works out to about 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XJR1300 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 720.1 lb (326.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XJR1300 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 18.52 hp per 100 lb to 19.7 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 90th percentile within the compatible Yamaha classic power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XJR1300 full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 523.9 lb (237.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XJR1300 dry-to-wet weight difference?
Available years with both measurements show about 50.7 lb (23 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
What is the Yamaha XJR1300 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 14.8 lb-ft per 100 lb to 16.34 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.