presentation of the XJR 1300 2005
archetypal of the classic big roadster, with styling straight out of the 80s, the Yamaha XJR 1300 has slowly evolved over the years. It retains all its deliciously retro charm, elegant lines and superb big engine. Born with the FJ 1200, its air-cooled 4-cylinder is at once handsome, muscular and more than pleasant to use. Perhaps not as lively as the latest Kawasaki ZRX 1200 or Suzuki GSX 1400 engines, its qualities are still as exciting as ever. A monster of suppleness and torque, a heart as big as this, a huge hand that pushes you without throwing you, a muscle of emotions. The XJR has no nasty surprises when you're riding it cool or in a twist. Even the imposing weight is forgotten. A blend of velvety smoothness and efficiency that nonetheless imposes a certain restraint. Driven at full throttle, the bike is not as rigorous as its more recent rivals. In sporty rhythm, the suspension is outdated and the machine less vigilant. The big Yam is best enjoyed like a good old cognac, not a tequila shot. From 2001, Öhlins amortos are fitted as standard. Carburetors were increased from 36 to 37 mm, mufflers were shortened, the swingarm and rims lost weight, the fork became stiffer, the rear of the fuel tank was slightly thinner, and the controls were enhanced with adjustable levers and a warning system.
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Key facts Yamaha XJR 1300 (2005) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Engine comfort
- Road behaviour
- Affordable price
Weak points
- Suspension comfort
- Poids
- Consumption
Prices
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9,145€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 225 km/h (139.80 mph)
- 0-100 km/h acceleration : 3 s
- Average fuel consumption : 8 liters/100km (0.29 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 263 km (163 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications Yamaha XJR 1300 2005
- Chassis
- Frame : double tubular steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 21 liters (5.55 US gallons)
- Seat height : 775 mm (30.51 in)
- Length : 2,175 mm (85.63 in)
- Width : 790 mm (31.10 in)
- Min height : 1,115 mm (43.90 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,510 mm (59.45 in)
- Dry weight : 224 kg (494 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 250 kg (551 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 298 mm (11.73 in), 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- 2 Öhlins lateral shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 110 mm (4.33 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 267 mm (10.51 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 180 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Motor
- 4 cylinders online , 4 strokes
- 4 carburetors Ø 37 mm
- Cooling system : by air
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,250 cc
- 106 ch (104.50 hp) to 8,000 rpm
- 10 mkg to 6,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 2.14 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 22.4 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.7 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the XJR 1300 2005
- What is the power of the XJR 1300 2005?
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The XJR 1300 2005 develops a power of 106 ch (104.50 hp)
- What is the torque of the XJR 1300 2005?
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The maximum torque of the XJR 1300 2005 is 10 mkg to 6,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the XJR 1300 2005?
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The XJR 1300 2005 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 225 km/h (139.80 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the XJR 1300 2005?
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The XJR 1300 2005 has a a dry weight of 224 kg (494 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 250 kg (551 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the XJR 1300 2005?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 8 l/100km (0.29 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the XJR 1300 2005?
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To ensure good accessibility, the XJR 1300 2005 offers a minimum seat height of 775 mm (30.51 in).
- What is the price of the XJR 1300 2005?
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The price of the XJR 1300 2005 is 9,145€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 90 reviews
Apart from its gluttony and a heavy suspension that makes it pump quite quickly, it's a good bike, no surprises, you need a bit of commitment to the attack, a good set of tires and every time I accelerate, I'm smiling (my arms pull less than my old 1200 bandit, but it's longer). I don't regret my purchase, just that it takes some getting used to a different, less sporty riding style than with my cbr and fz. Rating : 4/5 Respond to Thierry
I have a 1300xjr from 1999. I'm having a lot of fun with it, but I'm having a little trouble at the moment: I find that it heats up too much in a few kilometers. There's the oil level...but as I'm a big sucker for mechanics I could use some advice
Thanks a Rating : 4/5 Respond to Xav'
my XJR which has 42000 Km runs at 10L /100 I find that is a lot in quiet driving, anyone have a tip?
Thanks Rating : 5/5 Respond to Mike
A KN filter and good tire pressure and you'll save at least 3l/100 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Exactly what I was looking for.
A big, torquey engine.
Looks that make modern roadsters pale in comparison.
It's impossible to drive it belly-down, which isn't its vocation, but when you call on it, it's always there, and despite its Norman wardrobe weight, when maneuvering on the spot, it handles like a young bride in the laces.
To try it is to adopt it... Rating : 5/5 Respond to Night prowler
It is very well I have just bought a xjr 1300 of 2006 with 10500km I will say to you more plutard has well tô Rating : 4/5 Respond to Algarvio62
Very good bike, comfortable as a duo and powerful. Reasonable fuel consumption, contrary to what some people say (6.5 L/100 kms on average).
Great engine (carburetor model - I haven't tried injection)! Rating : 5/5 Respond to alain81
Fuel consumption and range are fine with me. For heavy riders, there's the FJR. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Fracasse
Hi, I had 2 xjr 1300 models at the same time, one from 1999 and one from 2005. On the 1999 model, I had a problem similar to yours. In fact, the speedometer plays the role of identifying engine or electrical failure. If you have the manual, or if you find it on the net, it's indicated. This corresponds to a fault code. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
when you've isolated the cold cylinder, dismantle the spark plug. If it's wet, there's an ignition problem: check the spark arrester, spark plug and coil. If the spark plug is dry, check the carburetor.
sincerely Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Do you think this jewelry is suitable for me? Rating : 4/5 Respond to gazz
For me, it's the archetype of THE motorcycle (an engine with wheels) with a real face, in stark contrast to the "Transformers" trend of the moment.
Yamaha has succeeded in modernizing this bike, whose only sacrifice to standards was, in my opinion, the abandonment of the 2 side pots, in favor of a 4-in-1.
The only downside is the fuel consumption (not far from 10l in the urban cycle), which tends to drop significantly when you roll into the bends...
I love this bike, and the day Yamaha withdraws it from its catalog, I'll burn my 2-wheeler license and take up the Velib.
Bonne route. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Crosafin
I'm taking good care of it because I want to keep it for a long time :-)) Rating : 5/5 Respond to macatia
A bit like the end of a cycle, the beginning of the origins. Rating : 5/5 Respond to stroopy
Rating : 5/5 Respond to qr972
Rating : 4/5 Respond to nonoss
i've heard nothing but praise for this bike, but for me it's my 10th, and it's still not the best,
conso excecrable des qu'on ouvre, manque avéré de la sixième, cinq vitesse ca fait juste.
i'm going to part with it
A+ Rating : 5/5 Respond to CHRIST55
60 km a day all year round, with lots of twisties, magnificent in its black and yellow colour
at 73, I think I'm ending my motorcycling life
magnificently Rating : 5/5 Respond to merou
30 years as a sports bike, switched to a rodst due to cardboard, but no regrets, she's generous, sensual, aggressive when she needs to be, I'll present her to you and to try her is to adopt her
joe Rating : 5/5 Respond to joel.l
bonne route à tous et prudence!!!! Rating : 5/5 Respond to cicis6
personally, I've already blocked the conteur and it's all original except for the pot (4 in 1 ixil), the only hitch is the fuel consumption if you ride hard (160km with a full tank), it's hard to keep up with other bikes when you stop more often to refuel! but otherwise it's an excellent bike, it's my second bike, before I had a 600xjn, it's quite a change! if I change bike, I'll stay on an xjr. Rating : 5/5 Respond to aurélien
Really great. Rating : 5/5 Respond to zilba
signed: a fan of the 1300 XJR Rating : 5/5 Respond to hades
A hell of a look, what a bike, for me the most beautiful
A couple like no other, for the duo too great
I think I've found happiness.........
Happy motorcycling in general and the XJRMAN in particular. CAUTION Rating : 5/5 Respond to CHRIS
i own 1300 xjr year 2005 as a replacement
850 tdm nothing to see it is the foot point view
ride comfort and above all superb torque Rating : 5/5 Respond to steph 27
After a dozen or so becane, it's the only one that never betrays you and makes you smile when you ride it. hats off to yam, you've made a real motorcycle. one to treat yourself to with your eyes closed
v a tous et longue route en xjr Rating : 5/5 Respond to le fab
I've had an xjr 1300 for two months. It's a great machine, lots of torque and very comfortable to use. All the reviews praise it, but they forget one very important point: the quality of the workmanship and the impeccable finish! And these days, that's becoming very rare
Bonne route a tous. Rating : 5/5 Respond to victorio
stefxjr Rating : 5/5 Respond to NC
attention sur les courbes serrés les cal pieds rubttes le bitume ca surprend.a t'endence a guidonner(leger) a grande vitesse + de 200 kmh.pointe a plus de 240 ca envoie du gros
tres tres bonne moto. un passionné de la xjr Rating : 5/5 Respond to robert
what a wonderful line! what a punch!
a timeless bike, with which you can do everything (or almost) and those little rattles (air cooling) that remind you of the 70s!
the only problem is fuel consumption! you have to know what you want! enjoy the ride! Rating : 5/5 Respond to dij
just a question for the connoisseurs: why do I hear little clicks when I park my bike? (little ticks)
merci bonne route !!! Rating : 5/5 Respond to amine92
Ticking is valid on almost all motorcycles, and corresponds to parts that have heated up and expanded or retracted depending on the material.
It's not serious, and the more the engine heats up, the faster the ticking will occur.
So don't worry! Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation
and believe me, it's a real pleasure to work with, and good luck to all 1300 xjr owners! Rating : 5/5 Respond to the black
I've owned this 'beast' for a month now, and I still have nothing to complain about... Aside from the great retro look, it's above all a healthy bike: great braking, great torque, great riding position... With just the two of you, you can even forget about your passenger..
In short, it's a concentrate of pleasure... bravo and thank you yam!!!!
bon route !!!
Rating : 5/5 Respond to mi-k
A top-notch engine, to be ridden like a big old-fashioned roadster, then the look ..
As someone already said, I can't find a replacement for it, and that's saying a lot
We'll go a long way together
I'm gradually customizing it, without going down the classic tuning route: black and chrome, and it's all the more beautiful for it
Flaws...yeah, but who doesn't have them! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Pat
i've been riding it for two years now and I can't think of a single fault with it. Its neo-retro look, its character, its breath, all original without any protection, I've ridden my bike and I'm proud of it. Frankly, today, if I had to buy another machine, it would be a 1300 XJR. That said, the competitors are also very simpatico, but I love this mother. Rating : 5/5 Respond to mantou45
Grand V to all
Christian. Rating : 5/5 Respond to newton34
Perso je viens de passer mon permis, et apres deux ans de 125 TDR qui accuse 41000Km et oui en deux ans!!! je suis tombé amour de la XJR 1300, et bientot je chevaucherais pour de long KM cette superbe machine
V a tous et bonne route. Rating : 5/5 Respond to Newton34
not recommended for beginners. Rating : 5/5 Respond to joel
aggressive look, a plus for tuners, you can fall madly in love with this beauty! Rating : 5/5 Respond to xjrpourlav