Yamaha XJR1300 Bike Overview
Yamaha’s XJR1300 is a bike for the grownups – with a massive air-cooled engine, a braced swingarm and twin shockups.
The engine of the bike started out way back with the FJ1100 in the early 80s. It was a sporty engine ideal for touring.
After all these years it still pumps out plenty of thrust and is seamless and smooth with an amazing 0-60mph pick-up that will put other top bikes to shame.
With the strict Euro emission norms in place, the bike’s fuel injection combined with an exhaust catalyser fulfils the requirements, while not altering its performance in any way.
The thing to bear in mind is the bike is meant to be a cruiser – not one to zip all over the place. It is superb to ride in town with effortless steering and terrific manoeuvrability even at low speeds.
While the motorway is not a challenge it does zip on the open freeway although it tends to drive heavy and does bounce a bit. The braking is also reliable and stopping distances are good.
As with other bikes the overall quality of the bike is good as long as you take care of it in wet and wintery conditions. If neglected, corrosion will set in and damage vulnerable chrome parts, the steel portion of the exhaust and the forks.
Yamaha XJR1300 Bike Spec
- Capacity1251cc
- Top speed139mph
- Weight240kg
- Average fuel consumption38mpg
- Seat height795mm
- EngineAir cooled, four stroke, 4v, DOHC
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Owner Reviews
Pros
What ever the weather it performs
Cons
I've not found anything that would improve it as yet
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This bike is very comfortable for rider and passenger with the seat position
I think these bike are bulletproof but a bike will keep going as long as you maintain it
Braking is great
This bike is great in corners and smooth it has weight to it but is very easy to handle
This is a quick bike has the power to get you out of and predicament the bike is as fast as the rider
Running cost very little it will use more if you ride it hard like any bike
Pros
Never let me down no worst.
Cons
Nothing.
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Very comfy been all over on it regular. Even with a pillion
N/A
Well.
A bit heavy good handling.
1300 very quick
Cheap £18 to fill last me a week too ad from work
Pros
Looks good I like the new retro look, very comfortable to ride with good torque.
Cons
A few minor Cons Small petrol tank of 14 litres means a poor range of 80 miles of city riding before you need to refuel which is frustrating. The petrol tank is too small for the size of engine. I find myself sometimes looking for the non existent 6th gear on motorways and dual carriage ways. The dunlop sport tyres can be slippery in the wet. Could be louder the muffler is a bit too efficient.
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Smooth ride with good torque, heavy but handles well
Good power for the weight
A few minor ConsSmall petrol tank of 14 litres means a poor range of 80 miles of city riding before you need to refuel which is frustrating. The petrol tank is too small for the size of engine.I find myself sometimes looking for the non existent 6th gear on motorways and dual carriage ways.The dunlop sport tyres can be slippery in the wet.Could be louder the muffler is a bit too efficient.
No issues so far
Lack ABS
Pros
Looks and comfort. I love my bike, makes me proud everytime I wheel it out ready for a ride.
Cons
More economical
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More economical
Pros
It's a sports bike when needed and grate for the long rides.
Cons
Could do with a sixth gear due to revving a little high at motorway speeds
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Smooth power delivery and for a heavy bike feels very nimble when moving and corners fantastically well
98bhp with world's of torque would always recommend this bike as a do all muscle bike
Oil change that's all it has cost this year . It's a big bike so not the best On fule but a tank will get you 170 miles
Yamaha build quality as solid as a rock
Good brakes, stops well and more grip than my capability!
Pros
Good powerful bike
Cons
Handling
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Nice to ride okay on most corners
Good very fast off the start
Bit heavy on fuel
No problem
Not bad
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I have a2oo1 sp good all round bike 🏍 I’m 75 years old and still have a good run when the weather is good