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YAMAHA XJ-R Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 12
First production year: 1993
YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

At the end of 1998, Yamaha introduced the XJR 1300, a roadster-type motorcycle released as a successor to the Yamaha XJR 1200. The bike was listed at an MSRP of $11,450, but the price didn't seem that high due to its high-end finish.

In 2011, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a motorcycle in its twelve years of production that remained essentially unchanged over its production time.

The 2011 motorcycle packed the same standard features as the previous model, including a round headlight up front, two chromed gauges mounted on top of the headlight, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger handle, a single exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

In the performance department, the 2011 Yamaha XJR 1300 was powered by a 1,251cc four-stroke air-cooled four-cylinder engine, fed by a fuel injection system, boasting 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (79 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

A telescopic fork on the front that offered 130 mm of travel and dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear that provided 120 mm wheel travel handled the bike's suspension and delivered excellent handling capabilities.

The bike's wheels were fitted with two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 267 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent stopping power.

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a roadster-type motorcycle that debuted in 1999. Over its production period, the bike's appearance remained largely unchanged.

The 2010 model had a new exhaust system fitted with an EXUP valve and a three-way catalyzer to match EURO3 emission regulations. Also, the bike was available in black with a new graphic on the fuel tank and new power blue and white color schemes.

In the visual department, the bike remained largely unchanged, boasting the same standard features, including a fork-mounted round headlight with two instrument gauges on top, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, side-mounted shocks, a single exhaust system with a muffler on the right side, and lightweight three-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike was built around a tubular steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front, delivering 130 mm of travel, and twin side-mounted Ohlins shock absorbers that offered 125 mm of travel, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the braking power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 298 mm discs engaged by four-piston calipers on the front and a 267 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, delivering excellent stopping power.

At its core, the 2010 Yamaha XJR 1300 had installed a 1,251cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, delivering 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

The Yamaha XJR 1300 was a roadster-type motorcycle, presented in 1998 and made by Yamaha in 1999 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 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a motorcycle in its tenth year of production and in its second year benefiting from a fuel injection system.

The bike's aspect remained largely unchanged, having the same standard features as previous models, including 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 2007 machine packed the same suspension system as previous models, consisting of a telescopic fork on the front, providing 130 mm wheel travel, and two side-mounted remote reservoir Ohlins shock absorbers on the rear, delivering excellent handling.

As for performance, the 2008 Yamaha XJR 1300 had installed a 1,251cc four-stroke air-cooled four-cylinder engine inside a double-cradle steel frame, fed by a fuel injection system and delivering smooth power. As for the power figures, the engine boasted 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

The Yamaha XJR 1300 was a roadster-type motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1999 until 2016. At its release, the bike was available at an MSRP of $11,450, but the price has never been considered excessive due to its high-quality finish.

In 2007, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a naked motorcycle that was intended to replace the Yamaha XJR 1200 in 1999. The 2007 model received a fuel injection system that delivered smoother power and fewer emissions.

As for appearance, the 2007 machine packed the same visual as the previous model, with standard features, such as a round headlight on the front, two gauges with chromed housings, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a four-into-one exhaust system, side-mounted Ohlins shocks on the rear, and three-spoke lightweight wheels.

The 17-inch wheels were fitted with dual 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc tied to a dual-piston caliper on the rear end, providing efficient and reliable stopping power.

The bike's suspension system comprised a telescopic fork on the front with 130 mm of travel and two side-mounted Ohlins shock absorbers on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2007 Yamaha XJR 1300 had its heartbeat set by a 1,251cc four-stroke air-cooled four-cylinder engine managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

In 2006, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a roadster-styled motorcycle that debuted in 1999, replacing the Yamaha XJR 1200 and continuing production through 2016.

The 2006 motorcycle packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications whatsoever. The bike offered an upright riding position complemented by plenty of performance.

The bike had standard factory-mounted features, such as a fork-mounted round headlight with two instrument gauges on top, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab rail, side-mounted shocks, a single exhaust system with a muffler on the right side, and lightweight three-spoke alloy wheels.

The bike's 17-inch wheels were fitted with two 298 mm brake discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 245 mm disc tied to a two-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent braking performance.

Also, the riding was softened by a telescopic fork on the front, providing 130 mm wheel travel, and two side-mounted remote reservoir Ohlins shock absorbers on the rear, delivering excellent handling.

As for the power figures, the 2006 Yamaha XJR 1300 had installed a 1,251cc four-stroke air-cooled four-cylinder engine in a double-cradle steel frame. The engine received fuel from four Mikuni carburetors, and through a combustion process, the engine boasted 98 hp with a peak force at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a motorcycle that debuted in 1999 as a replacement for the Yamaha XJR 1200. The bike continued production until 2016.

Compared to previous models, the 2005 model had the same appearance, packing standard features, such as a large round headlight with two gauges mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a single exhaust system with a muffler on the right side, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike rolled on 17-inch wheels coupled to a telescopic fork with 130 mm of travel on the front and two side-mounted Ohlins shock absorbers with 120 mm of travel on the rear, delivering excellent handling capabilities.

Also, the wheels were fitted with two 298 mm discs engaged by four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent stopping performance.

As for performance, the 2005 Yamaha XJR 1300 had installed a 1,251cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled power unit fed by four Mikuni carburetors, delivering 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The power produced by the engine first traveled to a five-speed manual transmission equipped with a wet multi-plate clutch and then sent to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, spinning the rear wheel to 258 kph (160 mph).

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

At the end of 1998, Yamaha introduced the XJR 1300, a roadster-type motorcycle that came as a successor to the Yamaha XJR 1200. The bike was listed at an MSRP of $11,450, but the price didn't seem that high due to its high-end finish.

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a motorcycle in its seventh year of production. It features almost the same style with several handling improvements over the first released model.

The 2005 model had standard features, such as a round headlight up front, two chromed gauges mounted on top of the headlight, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger handle, a single exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

For suspension, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front that offered 130 mm of travel and dual side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear that delivered 120 mm wheel travel, offering excellent handling capabilities.

The braking power came from two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers mounted on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc engaged by a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 2005 Yamaha XJR 1300 was driven by a 1,251cc four-stroke, four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted in a double-cradle steel frame. The engine was fed with fuel by four Mikuni carburetors squeezing 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 108 Nm (79 lb-ft) torque at 6,500 rpm.

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

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).

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YAMAHA XJR 1300 photo gallery

The Yamaha XJR 1300 was a roadster-type machine presented at the end of 1998 by Yamaha as a successor to the Yamaha XJR 1200 model. The bike continued 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 1998, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1300, a motorcycle that originated from the XJR 1200 model, famous for its strong big block character with massive power available at low revolution.

In the aesthetic department, the bike had standard features similar to other XJR models, including a large round headlight with two gauges mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a single exhaust system with a muffler on the right side, and lightweight three-spoke aluminum wheels.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front and two side-mounted Ohlins shock absorbers with remote reservoirs, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking power was handled by two 298 mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

In the performance department, the 1998 Yamaha XJR 1300 took its nerves from a 1,250cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered 106 hp at 8,000 rpm and 98 Nm (72 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

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YAMAHA XJR 400R photo gallery

The Yamaha XJR 400 was a naked motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1993 until 2007, when it was dropped from production due to stricter emission regulations. The bike was released for Yamaha to keep up with their competitors.

In 1996, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 400R, a naked sports machine that officially changed its name in 1995, adding the R suffix. In addition, the bike came with several modifications.

Some modifications included strengthened internal components, such as the pistons and connecting rods, a new ignition, and a muffler. Also, the bike was delivered with gold-finished four-piston Brembo calipers on the front and yellow Ohlins suspension springs on the rear.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight on the front, two instrument gauges with chromed housings, a one-piece dual seat, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The 1996 Yamaha XJR 400R had installed a 399cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine fed by four carburetors, delivering an output power of 53 hp at 11,000 rpm and 33 Nm (25 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

In the braking department, the bike packed two Brembo brake discs on the front and a single disc on the rear coupled to hydraulic calipers, delivering excellent stopping performance.

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YAMAHA XJR 1200 photo gallery

The Yamaha XJR 1200 was a sport-touring motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha in the mid-1990s. The bike was designed to compete with the high-powered naked motorcycles already on the market, including the Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 and Honda CB1000.

In 1995, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 1200. the bike had standard features, such as a round headlight with two chromed gauges mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger grab rail, a four-into-two chromed exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The 1995 Yamaha XJR 1200 had installed a 1,188cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, managed by four carburetors, delivering an output power of 98 hp at 8,000 rpm and 91 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The bike's engine was coupled to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch, sending the power to the rear wheel through a final chain drive, pushing the motorcycle to 229 kph (142 mph).

From top speed to a complete stop, the bike relied on two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering excellent stopping performance.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a telescopic fork on the front and a swingarm with side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

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YAMAHA XJR 400 photo gallery

The Yamaha XJR 400 was a sports naked motorcycle made by Yamaha from 1993 until 2007 when it was dropped from production due to stricter emission regulations. The bike was released to keep up with its competitors.

The first version was introduced in 1993, wearing a 399cc four-cylinder engine managed by four Mikuni carburetors and coupled to a six-speed closed-ratio transmission, providing a "turning number" flavor.

In 1993, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha XJR 400, a naked sports motorcycle fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight up front with two gauges mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat, a four-into-two-into-one exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right side, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike packed a telescopic fork on the front and a preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

The braking performance was achieved by two brake discs on the front wheel and a single brake disc on the rear wheel, coupled to hydraulic calipers, providing optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1993 Yamaha XJR 400 had its soul brought to life by a 399cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 53 hp with a peak force at 11,000 rpm and 33 Nm (25 lb-ft) torque at 9,000 rpm.

The power was sent to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and a final chain drive.

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