Yamaha XJR1300 Racer
Yamaha XJR1300 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | XJR1300SP, XJR 1300 SP, XJR1300 Eau Rouge by Deus, XJR1300 Rhapsody In Blue, XJR1300 Racer, XJR 1300 |
Production | 2015 - 16 |
Class | Standard |
Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
Ignition | Digital TCI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame | Steel double cradle |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, Coil spring/oil damper Rear: Swingarm, ÖHLINS Coil spring/gas-oil damper |
Brakes | Front: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston caliper Rear: Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 -ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1500 mm / 59.0 in |
Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
Weight | 222 kg / 489 lbs (dry), 240 kg / 529 lbs (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 4.2 Liters / 0.28 qu |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.6 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air Cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.7:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple-disc coil spring.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70 -ZR17 front tire and a 180/55-ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 298mm discs 4 piston caliper in the front and a Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, Coil spring/oil damper while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, ÖHLINS Coil spring/gas-oil damper. The XJR1300 Racer was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 222 kg / 489 lbs. The wheelbase was 1500 mm / 59.0 in long.
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Overview
Yamaha XJR 1300
Racer
The revised XJR1300 and XJR1300 Racer has the Yamahas 1300cc air-cooled inline-four 98hp / 80
lbsft engine. It take on the lines of the classic naked
bike aesthetic building upon Yamahas previous offering.
Yamaha says that it has worked closely with motorcycle customizers to update the 2015 Yamaha XJR1300, and the result is an addition to its Sport Heritage line, with a decidedly sporty twist coming from the Yamaha XJR1300 Racer, which has carbon fiber bodywork and clip-on handlebars. Of note are the Öhlins rear shocks, and the front forks with their diamond-like coating (DLC). Other points of interest include the 4-2-1 exhaust, and the 3.8 gallon fuel tank.
The Yamaha XJR1300 Racer comes with an Akrapovic exhaust and various Rizoma goodies. Built in collaboration with Wrenchmonkees and Deus Ex Machina, the Yamaha XJR1300 was built with the customization crowd in mind. As such, Yamaha has a bevy of parts available to mold your XJR1300 into your own desired form.
OverviewDue to the fact the XJR is quite a long bike, it
is a stretch to reach to the clip-ons whereas the flat bars are positioned far
more naturally. While this gives an authentic Joe Bar feel to the riding
position, it also makes it quite painful on your wrists, lower back and neck
when cruising at low speeds. It may look and feel cool in a retro way, but its
certainly nowhere near as relaxed as the flat bar stance and if comfort takes
precedence over style with your riding, stick with the flat bars. However, up
the pace and the Racer makes more sense.
Through faster bends the clip-ons come into their own and give
the XJR a more sporting attitude. The stretched out riding position is better
for moving around the bike and hanging off a bit while the fact you are sat
lower also helps with cornering. Its not a massive difference as the flat bars
are also quite useful when it comes to levering the bike into bends, however the
Racer is certainly, as the name suggests, sportier in its outlook. Which is the
model to get?
Although the Racer looks great, it is compromised due to its
riding position and if you are looking at riding through town a lot it will
become a frustration. If, however that whole cafe racer image floats your boat,
and you dont mind a bit of discomfort, then for £1000 it does give the XJR a
whole new outlook on life and a nice spark of attitude. Especially if you fit a
loud exhaust.
Source
Make Model | Yamaha XJR 1300 Racer |
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Year | 2015 - 16 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
Displacement | 1251 cc / 76.34 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 79 x 63.8 mm |
Cooling System | Air Cooled |
Compression | 9.7:1 |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Oil Capacity | 4.2 Liters / 0.28 qu |
Exhaust | 4-2-1 matt black |
Induction | Fuel Injection |
Ignition | Digital TCI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 106 hp / 77.3 kW @ 6000 rpm |
Max Torque | 108 Nm / 80 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Steel double cradle |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, Coil spring/oil damper |
Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm, ÖHLINS Coil spring/gas-oil damper |
Rear Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Front Brakes | 2x 298mm discs 4 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 -ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Rake | 25.0° |
Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
Dimensions | Height 1120 mm / 44.1 in Length 2190 mm / 86.2 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in |
Wheelbase | 1500 mm / 59.0 in |
Ground Clearance | 132 mm / 5.2 in |
Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.2 in |
Dry Weight | 222 kg / 489 lbs |
Wet Weight | 240 kg / 529 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.6 US gal |