YAMAHA XJR 1300 (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XJR 1300 was a roadster-type machine that debuted in 1998, made by Yamaha as the successor to the Yamaha XJR 1200 model, continuing production until 2016. The Yamaha XJR 1300 was sold at an MSRP of $11,450 at the time, but given its high-level finish, its price was never seen as excessive.

In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a retro-styled naked motorcycle that offered excellent performance and long-range comfort. Unlike the first model, the 2002 motorcycle had its engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system.

The bike's appearance was similar to earlier models, packing the same standard features, such as a large round headlight on the front, two instrument panels with chromed housings, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and lightweight three-spoke alloy wheels.

The 2002 Yamaha XJR 1300 had installed a 1,251cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine managed by four Mikuni carburetors, boasting 98 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was tied to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, sending power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 258 kph (160 mph).