Built around Yamaha's naked motorcycle platform, the 2002 Yamaha XJR 1300 pairs a 1251 cc (76.3 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106.2 HP (77.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 104.7 Nm (77.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm. With a specific output of 84.9 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 224 kg (494 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.11 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 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
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.
Specific Output
84.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.47 HP/kg (2.11 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1251.0 ccm (76.34 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power106.2 HP (77.5 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque104.7 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.7:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 63.8 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
CoolingAir
Chassis
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground Clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17 58W
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17 73W
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø267 mm (10.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight224.0 kg (493.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4741 HP/kg
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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