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the $12,757 base model, so the mods that Don has made can quite easily be | the $12,757 base model, so the mods that Don has made can quite easily be | ||
replicated on either bike. But just to clarify things, for your extra $742 you | replicated on either bike. But just to clarify things, for your extra $742 you | ||
get your hands on a limited edition XJR with a trick multi- | get your hands on a limited edition XJR with a trick multi-color paint scheme - | ||
rather than the mono | rather than the mono color option normally available - Öhlins shocks and a | ||
must-have imitation stitched dual seat. The latter is very comfortable for both | must-have imitation stitched dual seat. The latter is very comfortable for both | ||
rider and pillion. | rider and pillion. | ||
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It wasn't until '99 Yamaha put the XJR through any significant change, the | It wasn't until '99 Yamaha put the XJR through any significant change, the | ||
biggest of which being the increase in capacity to 1251cc with the bore size | biggest of which being the increase in capacity to 1251cc with the bore size | ||
increasing by 2mm - from 77mm to 79mm. Forged pistons replaced the | increasing by 2mm - from 77mm to 79mm. Forged pistons replaced the aluminum | ||
diecast items along with new connecting rods, chrome-plated | diecast items along with new connecting rods, chrome-plated aluminum cylinders | ||
and carburettors equipped with throttle position sensors (TPS). | and carburettors equipped with throttle position sensors (TPS). | ||