Yamaha XJR 1300

[Davel]

Anyone had one, ridden one at all?

Thinking of one for a bit of touring and commuting and just would like any comments about ownership good or bad please?

[b.johnson]

My uncle has one, from what i gather he does alot of miles up and down the country on it and he hasn't had any problems. Good bike.

[Busamav]

a friend had one , he tries lots of different bikes.

Couldnt get rid of the 1300 quick enough

[yellowvette]

I've got one and I reckon it's a superb bike - for what it's designed for. It's not a sports bike obviously. But a very good turn of speed and silky smooth delivery throughout the rev range. Best looking retro too IMHO. I would say that the later ones don't look quite so good though, I'm not so keen on the paint jobs. That's down to personal preference though. A good all round bike - and mines for sale in PH classifieds
www.pistonheads.com/sales/108606.htm

Edited by yellowvette on Tuesday 6th February 17:26

[Wacky Racer]

yellowvette said:

I've got one and I reckon it's a superb bike - for what it's designed for. It's not a sports bike obviously. But a very good turn of speed and silky smooth delivery throughout the rev range. Best looking retro too IMHO. I would say that the later ones don't look quite so good though, I'm not so keen on the paint jobs. That's down to personal preference though. A good all round bike - and mines for sale in PH classifieds
www.pistonheads.com/sales/108606.htm

Lovely bike, if I hadn't recently bought a new 1200 Bandit I would have taken that off your hands....

[Davel]

Have been offered a 55 plate one with only 650 miles on the clock.

£4,250.

Very tempted and more practical than the Night Rod Special.

It's blue with the white flash

[yellowvette]

Wacky Racer said:

Lovely bike, if I hadn't recently bought a new 1200 Bandit I would have taken that off your hands....

Thanks. Yeah, it's a peach. Totally immaculate and I'll be sorry to see it go TBH, but I need money to fund my dream car purchase.

[wedg1e]

Is that the one with the auto clutch? Makes slow-speed manouevring a bit entertaining, apparently.

[Fire99]

my brother is on his 2nd XJR1300. the first being the non SP model and the 2nd being the later one with Ohlins rear shocks.

He's smitten with 'em and he had a 'Mille R' before that and he much prefers the XJR.

For what its worth he was quick in his group at Snetterton too so if it's your bag, its a great bike.
Also it doesnt take alot of effort to get 140bhp at the rear wheel with a shed load of torque.

[NAS]

wedg1e said:

Is that the one with the auto clutch? Makes slow-speed manouevring a bit entertaining, apparently.

You're thinking of a FJR1300AS. Hoping to test-ride one soon for this reason.

[Davel]

The FJR 1300s with the semi-auto shift don't seem to be selling very well at all.

Ta for the comments on the XJR