XJR 1300 SP

1999 Yamaha XJR 1300 SP Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's naked motorcycle platform, the 1999 Yamaha XJR 1300 SP relies on a 1251 cc (76.3 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XJR 1300 SP measures 232 kg (511 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.37 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 210 km/h (130 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1999 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.