Yamaha XJR1300

[The Mountie]

Anybody got an opinion on this bike? I'm looking for something to complement my Africa Twin and wondered if these are any good. Opinions please.

[Mabels Old Man]

Moved it into the Yam forum might get more hits.


I had one out on an extended test ride once. Good comfy bike. Everybody you speak to will tell you "it's a nice bike" no nasty surprises, unless you ride it through the winter

[Mervinh]

Originally Posted by The Mountie

Anybody got an opinion on this bike? I'm looking for something to complement my Africa Twin and wondered if these are any good. Opinions please.

There is a XJR forum the rd club magazine editor Del belongs too it
merv

[phil w]

Just noticed this and dont know if its too late now, but I guess it depends on what your expecting. Do you like chrome cleaning on a bike that can have a bad finish. I loved mine for a straight line grunt beast and it always turned heads. It was comfortable for a few hours sunny days riding but the petrol was terrible if having fun on the gas.

[Big T]

Hi, Have to agree with Phil, they are great bikes for pure grunt in a straight line, just don,t ask it to go round corners too quick!! Ive had mine for 3 yrs now and love it, but wind the throttle open and she,ll empty the tank like there was a hole in it !!!