2016 Yamaha XJR 1300

An absolute bruiser of a retro muscle bike that’s as raw as a Saturday night pub brawl. Yamaha didn’t mess about with this one; it’s a throwback to the days when naked bikes had attitude, a nostalgic nod to a golden era, wrapped in that iconic, can’t-miss speed block yellow paintwork. it’s a proper hooligan’s delight. Underneath that retro exterior, you’ve got a beastly air-cooled 1,250cc inline-four, snarling away like it’s ready to rip the tarmac apart. It’s got a certain rawness to it — no fancy electronic rider aids, just you, a handful of throttle, and a proper dollop of torque to light up the rear tire. Throw it into the twisties, and it’s more agile than you'd expect for a big lump, but it’s really in those flat-out straights where this retro rocket comes alive

• Engine: 1,250cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke inline-four
• Power: 97 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
• Torque: 108 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Fuel Capacity: 14.5 litres
• Brakes (Front): Dual 298mm discs with 4-piston calipers
• Brakes (Rear): Single 267mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Suspension (Front): 43mm conventional telescopic forks
• Suspension (Rear): Dual Öhlins piggyback shocks, adjustable preload and rebound
• Weight: 240 kg (wet)
• Seat Height: 829 mm
• Tyres: 120/70 ZR17 (front), 180/55 ZR17 (rear)
• Special Features: Retro 60th Anniversary paint scheme, aluminum side covers, custom stitched seat, blacked-out engine with yellow highlights.
• Only 3227 miles

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