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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: HotIce on October 11, 2014, 04:16:27 PM

Title: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: HotIce on October 11, 2014, 04:16:27 PM
I like it!  [evil]
Am I sinning?
Unfortunately, Fred Flintstone is the responsible of making bike selections for the USA, so this is EU only ATM.


(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/100814middle1.jpg)

(http://www.motorcycledaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/100814bottom.jpg)
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: Skybarney on October 11, 2014, 04:40:33 PM
Toss on some knobbies and I bet it will scramble a Scrambler.   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: Curmudgeon on October 11, 2014, 05:32:41 PM
Quote from: Skybarney on October 11, 2014, 04:40:33 PM
Toss on some knobbies and I bet it will scramble a Scrambler.   [thumbsup]
Bet THAT would be SERIOUSLY overweight!  [roll]
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: Speeddog on October 11, 2014, 06:31:07 PM
528 lbs claimed wet weight, 298mm front discs, rubber brake lines.  [thumbsdown]

And 1985 called, they want their pencil-thin forks back right away.
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: Privateer on October 11, 2014, 07:00:03 PM
that exhaust is making me feel inadequate
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: Grampa on October 11, 2014, 07:33:02 PM
Lighter/smaller exhaust and beefier front end....I'm in.
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: Speeddog on October 11, 2014, 07:53:34 PM

2014 model was ~9800 Euro... so over US$12k.

Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: HotIce on October 11, 2014, 09:46:24 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on October 11, 2014, 07:53:34 PM
2014 model was ~9800 Euro... so over US$12k.


The exchange rate is very close to 1:1 for cars and motorcycles, at least for many EU manufacturers  ;)
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: GreasySnipe on October 13, 2014, 12:36:49 AM
A tail chop of that ugly plate mount, Exhaust similar to Boomtubes or a Spark 2-1, Beefier Ohlins forks and some Clip-ons. I'd be in on that.
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: DucHead on October 13, 2014, 04:52:04 AM
Love it!!!
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: RonB on October 13, 2014, 04:41:01 PM
Like it. Had a ZRX12R for a few years. Was a really good bike.
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: red baron on October 13, 2014, 07:04:17 PM
Quote from: RonB on October 13, 2014, 04:41:01 PM
Like it. Had a ZRX12R for a few years. Was a really good bike.

Like a carbon copy minus some horsepower.


Put some 50mm Marzocchi's and a turbo/supercharge on it. [thumbsup]


Hey Stu, call yamaha could use your help. [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: DucHead on October 15, 2014, 05:55:56 AM
Quote from: GreasySnipe on October 13, 2014, 12:36:49 AM
A tail chop of that ugly plate mount, Exhaust similar to Boomtubes or a Spark 2-1, Beefier Ohlins forks and some Clip-ons. I'd be in on that.

Check out the cafe version: http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/xjr1300-racer.aspx (http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/xjr1300-racer.aspx)

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/2015-Yamaha-XJR1300-Racer-EU-Midnight-Black-Studio-002_zps22f6b023.jpg) (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/pompino/media/2015-Yamaha-XJR1300-Racer-EU-Midnight-Black-Studio-002_zps22f6b023.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: HotIce on October 15, 2014, 06:54:32 AM
Love it. The exhaust will have to get some aftermarket treatment, otherwise looks really nice to me.
Title: Re: Yamaha XJR-1300
Post by: Triple J on October 15, 2014, 09:02:35 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on October 11, 2014, 06:31:07 PM
528 lbs claimed wet weight, 298mm front discs, rubber brake lines.  [thumbsdown]

And 1985 called, they want their pencil-thin forks back right away.

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