XJR1300

2016 Yamaha XJR1300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Yamaha XJR1300 classic motorcycle, Yamaha features a 1251 cc (76.3 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 108.4 Nm (80 lb-ft) at 6,000 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 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 XJR1300 measures 240 kg (529 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.45 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2008 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.