Positioned in Yamaha's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Yamaha XJR 1300 utilizes a 1251 cc (76.3 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 104.7 HP (76.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 106.2 Nm (78.3 lb-ft) at 10,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.7 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 measures 224 kg (494 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.47 HP/kg (2.14 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 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. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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
83.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.47 HP/kg (2.14 kg/HP)
Standover Height
790 mm (31.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1251.0 ccm (76.34 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power104.7 HP (76.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque106.2 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.3 ft.lbs) @ 10800 RPM
Compression9.7:1
Bore x Stroke79.0 x 63.8 mm (3.1 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni BS37/4
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Rear Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground Clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble 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/Weight0.4675 HP/kg
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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