Is the XJR1300 a good bike?

A muscle-bike is a muscle-bike. The Yammie XJR1300 handles MUCH better than the Zook GSX1400, has better brakes than the Zook and the stock suspension is much better too….

Summary of owners’ reviews
Engine: 4.9 out of 5 (4.9/5)
Reliability & build quality: 4.5 out of 5 (4.5/5)
Value vs rivals: 4.6 out of 5 (4.6/5)

What is the weight of a Yamaha XJR1300?

It really is a huge bike, it’s squat and looks brutal, has an enormous in-your-face engine, twin Öhlins rear shocks for pure show, and weighs in at a massive 230kg dry. The current XJR1300 is based loosely around the old FJ1100 engine which started life in 1984.

How fast is a XJR1300?

218.0 km/h
The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 101.00 HP (73.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM and a maximum torque of 98.00 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft. lbs) @ 6000 RPM . With this drive-train, the Yamaha XJR 1300 is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 218.0 km/h (135.5 mph) .

What are the specs of a Yamaha xjr1300?

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When did the BMW xjr1300 come out?

Yes, plenty! In 1999 the XJR1300 replaced the XJR1200 which first appeared in 1995. As well as a bigger capacity engine, upping from 1188cc to 1251cc, it brought with it a stiffer chassis, uprated suspension and a general overhaul.

What kind of bike is the Yamaha XJR?

The XJR1300 is a pure retro musclebike, it’s based around the old air-cooled, upright riding style that requires some serious manhandling through the corners. On a modern sports bike you just have to think corner and it’s done, but the XJR requires a certain amount of forward planning to do that!

What’s the difference between the 2008 and 2009 Yamaha FJR1300A?

The 2008 FJR1300A got a new ABS system, new scratch-resistant hard windshield coating, a new windshield bracket design and new grips while its fancier sibling, the FJR1300AE added new clutch and transmission design and refined electric-shift lever design for even more convenience while also featuring A’s goodies.