Yamaha XJR1200
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Yamaha XJR1200 | |
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Also called | XJR1200SP, XJR 1200 SP, XJR 1200 |
Production | 1995 - 1998 |
Class | Touring |
Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 78.7mm x 78.7mm |
Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Horsepower | 95.88 HP (71.5 KW) @ 8000RPM |
Torque | 67.86 ft/lbs (92.0 Nm) @ 6250RPM |
Air Filter | K&N YA-1295 `95-01[1] |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Rear: Swingarm, Öhlins Coil Spring |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 130/70-17 |
Rear Tire | 170/60-17 |
Wheelbase | 59.09 inches (1501 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.91 inches (785 mm) |
Weight | 511.47 pounds (232.0 Kg) (dry), 232.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-401[1] |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha XJR1200SP was a in-line four, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1995 and 1998. It could reach a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h). Max torque was 67.86 ft/lbs (92.0 Nm) @ 6250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 95.88 HP (71.5 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1188.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/70-17 front tire and a 170/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, Öhlins Coil Spring. The bike weighed just 511.47 pounds (232.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.09 inches (1501 mm) long.
1995 - 1998 Yamaha XJR 1200[edit | edit source]
The Yamaha XJR even the lowly 1200 which the glad rags tend to scoff at these days-has masses of acceleration. Crack open the throttle at 30mph and you’ll need crampons and a safety harness to stay on board at full bore through the gears.
In Media[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.