XJR 1300

2000 Yamaha XJR 1300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2000 Yamaha XJR 1300 naked motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 1250 cc (76.3 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 107 HP (78.1 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 85.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 measures 230 kg (507 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.15 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with 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 11 indexed model years from 1999 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.