Yamaha XJR 1300 Review

[@flibbertigibbet6200]

Lovely condition mate, that engine looks mint. I have restored a GSX1400 over the winter to showroom condition and took it out last week and wow! These old muscle bikes are so nice to ride. I ended up putting a full system on her and sounds amazing out the twin pipes. Enjoy your bike.

[@Donkeys_Adventure]

“I had no good reason to buy it other than I wanted it” You sir are a legend 👍🍺🏍

[@Motourev]

😂👍🏻

[@victorway5503]

Thankyou Sir 😂👊

[@СергейПокаленко-у6ъ]

Great video. Making me feel great cause ive just bought the same xjr 1300 2014 2 month ago and thought I`ll see no new videos about it ever. Nicely done, sir =]

[@victorway5503]

Well you've got a great bike then, I love it more every time I ride it! Thanks for your comments 👊

[@David_Gardener]

Looks really smart Vic, you put my downpipes to shame mate! Fender extender has to be the best mod - minimum plastic with maximum effect. Look forward to seeing it at Elan Valley. Ride safe. Dave

[@victorway5503]

Cheers Dave I'll look forward to seeing you at Elan Valley, take care pal 👊

[@fb3824]

enjoyed listening to you mate - well done!

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

Thanks for the nice ride along too!

[@victorway5503]

You're welcome 😁

[@ODemir-gh7bn]

I absolutely love this bike. Great all-rounder. Great in the looks department and especially in the power and smoothness.

[@victorway5503]

Couldn't agree more 😁

[@juliansmith1608]

Another one of those special bikes to actually own. Stunning muscle bike. Looks more exciting than last bike imo. They come from that best bred engine family. You deserve it .

[@victorway5503]

I've got to agree with you about a special bike to own I absolutely love this bike and it's got so much grunt! Thankyou pal for your comments 👍

[@loneRider3910]

I have the 2014 model. Stock standard, but does have battery trickle charger attachment. I always attach bike to trickle charger when only riding once or twice a week. Never had starting problems and still on first battery (bought bike brand new).

[@victorway5503]

Sounds like you've got it sorted mate. Since I had this new battery fitted I've had no more problems so I'll see how it goes but will do the same as you if any more trouble, cheers 👍

[@brumtownrider]

Good review vid nice one ,for adding extra things to the battery I use a "thunder box" it's been doing good on my bike

[@victorway5503]

Thanks pal 👍

[@ShedDwellerMakerandRepairer]

Gotta agree not riding in snow and ice, but I used to love riding in the fog. Slow right down and keep the visor open. Been a while since ive had a bike but the itch has returned.

[@MrLandyman123]

Nice video pal, your local to me funny watching the local roads on a KZbin video. I've had my xjr1300 now for 7 years and still love it, definitely a forever bike, I've had cogs changed to drop the revs and once you get used to 5 gears its all good 👍 loads of mid range power means its quite a lazy bike never having to search for power its just there. It does take a bit to start and you just need to keep up battery, it needs a good ride out too to put charge back into battery at least once a month 😉 maybe bump into you somewhere one day.

[@victorway5503]

Thanks for your comments. Good to hear you're still happy with yours after so long, I'm sure I will be too. Just fitted a rear hugger to hopefully keep some of the muck off underneath. As you say perhaps we'll bump into each other some day. You could always come on one of the Motourev camping weekends! Cheers pal ride safe 👍

[@Tojj29]

I had an 02 plate that looked like it had just rolled off the production line. I regret selling that bike, and every time I look at the photos of it, or I see another one just like it, I start pining again. Mine was the silver and black decals. Great bikes

[@victorway5503]

Sounds to me you'll be buying another one before too long. You're right they are great bikes 👍

[@Wajang1]

Mudguard on the front is very usefull, the bike likes to get dirty in the rain. I really like it.

[@chris53small]

I like your outlook on why to change bikes I changed bikes 4 times in 2019/2020 now on bike number 5 and still searching for the next one But im only on my second wife 37 years :-))

[@Motourev]

😂👍🏻

[@victorway5503]

Lol well why not, try them all out - bikes that is not the wife! 😂 I expect you'll settle on your perfect bike soon 👍

[@johnmcevoy3996]

Great video Vic, bike looking smart and good to hear you are very happy with it 👍🏍🏍🏍

[@victorway5503]

Yes very pleased thanks John 👍

[@_______-]

We've just been looking at one of these. Wanted it for two-up riding and the odd motorway commute (40 miles, once or twice a week). The one we were looking at didn't have a screen or top box which were the only downsides as far as I could see. Looking at yours both are possible to fit. Nothing else in the price bracket really grabbed me. Might go back and see if I can get a test ride. Congrats, anyway. Great looking machine.

[@Motourev]

Deffo go for it plenty of room and the seat is quite wide. The screen is a 1000% must unbelievable the difference it made.

[@victorway5503]

I think this bike would be perfect for what you want it for. Yes you'll have no problems having a rack and top box fitted and you will definitely be better off fitting a screen also. The difference it makes is incredible. Thanks for your comments and good luck 👍

[@adrianbennett8956]

i DONE SAME didnt need another bike but have always wanted a xjr 1300 sp in red .so at 58 i now have one .

[@adrianbennett8956]

On the starting fit a 4 degree ignition advancer, will aid in lowering revs in 5th and starts a lot better .

[@victorway5503]

Good on you, I'm nearly 59 so these seem like ideal bikes for us, great to ride and plenty of power and torque, happy riding 👊😁

[@Black-Country-Rider]

Hi Vic the new bike looks spotless. Its a far better looking bike than the cbf. What fuel are u using E5 or E10... I have a 2018 vstrom 1000, which can run on E10 however it struggles to start.. On E5 it starts immediately. Enjoy your new bike mate 👍👍👍

[@victorway5503]

Thanks pal I agree it's a better looking bike than the CBF. I will only use E10 in an emergency, I've spoken to too many people who have had problems with it if it's not used straight away. At the moment it's got a tank of supreme unleaded in but may use that every other fill up . Thanks for commenting 👍

[@davidreed6817]

Lovely looking bike, and the SP version was to do for! Loved your comment about car drivers not knowing what they're missing, on a bike every trip is an event, best wishes

[@victorway5503]

Thanks Dave ride safe pal 👍

[@davidreed6817]

@@victorway5503 I meant to add, at 14k miles (I think you said) that's only just run in.

[@victorway5503]

@@davidreed6817 yes Dave that's no mileage really for an engine this size, regular servicing should run for years 😁👍

[@Jubular]

ABS is useless to experienced riders. This bike really doesn't need a 6th gear either. Beautiful machine and I really enjoyed your real world video.

[@kevinmorris265]

Nice Bike!, Look forward to seeing it at Elan Valley!.👌

[@victorway5503]

Cheers keV see you there! 👊

[@Baza765]

Cracking review mate,thats the trouble with bikes,when you see one you want there's no stopping,and i know what you mean about being skint lol Take it easy bro,hope to bump into this year sometime ;-) Ride Safe Mr B \m/

[@victorway5503]

Cheers Baza yes definitely skint now I'll be keeping this bike for a long time. Hope to meet up with you too somewhere along the line this year, take care pal 👊

[@davidpettinger6350]

Looking good. I've just got a 2014 Honda CB1100, like you I love the big old nakeds, having spent years on big old Suzukis. Similar to the Yam, nice and basic just ABS, and could also do with that 6th gear. Pulls from 55kmh in top like a train. I'm also not a fan of heated grips, looking for some heated gloves for this year but going for the battery ones so I can swap between 2 bikes and use on push bike.

[@victorway5503]

Sounds like a very similar bike you've got there, so much better than the modern style aren't they. What is it with these manufacturers not including a 6th gear though? Crazy to my mind! Ride safe pal and thanks for your comments 👊

[@davidpettinger6350]

@@victorway5503 To be fair, it's not too bad. 100kmh (60mph) is about 3200rpm to hardly stratospheric but at 80kmh I keep looking for 6th. It's averaged 3000km a year from new, I've managed to put just shy of 800 on in 3 weeks of part time riding, sharing duties with a BMW GS650.

[@victorway5503]

@@davidpettinger6350 yes it's just a case of getting used to it I suppose then it won't bother me. It's never going to stop me loving the bike!

[@banditbeggers533]

Personally I prefer the look of this then the Honda mate. But I’m like you I love the bandit. That’s why I have the bandit 650.

[@victorway5503]

Thankyou agreed! and yes the bandit's are great looking bikes

[@matthewburgess6898]

Brilliant condition iv got a 2004 it's got handle bar risers which suits the has I'm 6,4 awesome power and smooth just wish it had a sixth gear

[@victorway5503]

Agreed I would say that no 6th gear is the only real fault with it, so far anyway!

[@GBMatthew07]

Lovely bike mate and looks to be in fantastic condition.

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

It reminds me of my Honda nighthawk in a lot of ways. You sure keep her looking good 👍 beautiful bike 🏍 and I love the touring pack. I can tell you know how to properly wash a motorcycle! Nice upgrades too!

[@victorway5503]

Cheers pal 👍

[@Grumpy-Goblin]

Nice bike Vic hopefully that horse will stop stalking you know. 😜

[@Motourev]

😂😂

[@victorway5503]

Lol I can only hope but I doubt it 😂

[@Grumpy-Goblin]

@@victorway5503 ​ That's alright mate we'll just nickname it "The Pony Express" 😜🤣🤣🏍🏇

[@crumblymal8479]

She's lookin mighty fine but I am bias owning the older 1200 version did it come with the box already on it cos I have been thinking of getting one for mine . : )

[@victorway5503]

Cheers pal, yes it came with the rack and box 👍

[@nealhawksbee6708]

Really enjoyed the video and some interesting pointers. Can you tell me your height, as you mentioned putting your feet down and I know the XJR is not a light bike, the reason I`m asking is, I`m 5` 10" and small build?

[@RevBombUK]

Loving that bike, there built to last you cant get a better bike long term Our mechanic has one and he's on 90,000 miles Ride safe out there mate

[@Motourev]

Wow that’s a good sign then ❤️🤘🏻

[@victorway5503]

Cheers pal I hope Maine's the same 👍

[@victorway5503]

Mine

[@raymondconnor5346]

Excellent review..Always thought that XJR's looked like they were chipped of granite, a real brute of a bike ! And I fully get what you said about, you bought the XJR for the sole reason "you wanted it" I've swapped many a bike with that reasoning. I test rode an XJR a few years ago very impressive..but i didn't think I would ever get used to reaching for that elusive 6th gear. So decided on a 1250 Bandit. Have you thought about a bigger front sprocket would lower revs at speed. I'm sure the torque that engine has it would manage comfortably. And nice to hear you've found your forever bike. Stay safe..👌👍

[@victorway5503]

Thanks very much for your comments. Regards the lack of a 6th gear I don't think I'll ever change the sprocket. I'm assured that I'll get used to it then it won't any longer be an issue. Glad to hear people such as yourself also sometimes change their bike for no good reason other than they want something else they've spotted. Thought it was just me being stupid with money!! Ride safe pal and enjoy the bandit 👊

[@IrelandRider]

I'd commented on your other review of your cbf1000 and I was surprised to see you'd got this one, but it sounds like you've got another one now, I hope you're pleased with your new bike and maybe see another review 😀 😊. Though time has lapsed a wee bit between bikes, so that's what probably makes it sound odd to me, but in reality, it's not 🤙🤟😁 (hope I'm making sense) 😀 fingers crossed you had no more issues with this bike, good vid btw 😊 oh and hear hear to winter riders, I definitely don't understand people that put their bikes away for months either 😊

[@victorway5503]

Yes I have to hold my hands up and say I made a mistake getting rid of the CBF but as you know I've now gone back to it. The XJR was a lovely bike, it just wasn't so suitable for me!

[@banditbeggers533]

That is stunning mate

[@victorway5503]

Cheers 👍

[@jefflittle8872]

Looking at a couple of 09 mint condition machines just now with about 7k on the clock..any down sides on these bikes. Mainly 15 mile commute to work and home again..occasionally out 2 up with Mrs..is mpg reasonable.

[@victorway5503]

A sixth gear would be better I think but you do get used to it after a while. I get about 38mpg round town and about 48 - 50 mpg on a run

[@jackjones8552]

good review, that bike oozes quality, very nice

[@victorway5503]

Cheers Jack 👍

[@lincolnshirebiker1158]

Great vid great bike ...standard? not for long 😉

[@Motourev]

Yeah

[@victorway5503]

Lol you know me too well Pete, watch this space 😂

[@johnhigginson4220]

Smart looking bike, you seem very happy with it, 👍👍

[@victorway5503]

Yes thankyou John 👍

[@Hutchy46]

Hi mate, what was the starting problem you had end up being?

[@Motourev]

New battery sorted it

[@Hutchy46]

@@Motourev thanks mate

[@vinjofin1972]

I own a 2014 Vstrom 1000 and it is fuel efficient enough. This one will drink a bit more I guess. What mileage you get on a full tank? I commute about 105 miles a day to work, also in bad weather. Unless it freezes and there is salt on the road, then I go by car.

[@victorway5503]

I haven't done much distance riding yet so don't really know what sort of mpg it will do then, I'll find out soon. Knocking around locally it's doing around 39 mpg so not great but hopefully much better on a good run Although there are far more fuel efficient bike's I really don't care because I love riding this bike and don't regret buying it for a minute!.

[@Moomoocowmeoww]

Gorgeous bike

[@loosegoose9647]

In regards to the 5 speed gearbox, what sort of rpm do you sit at in 5th at motorway speeds/70mph? I've had two older 5 speed yamahas in the past but now I'm looking at an XJR over my ZZR600 for easier cruising. The zzr has a 6 speed but sits at about 5700rpm at 70mph, which gets tiresome pretty quickly.

[@Motourev]

Good question

[@victorway5503]

Got to be honest I've not taken note really of exact revs at speed although I really should have. I'll check it shortly and reply on here again to let you know.

[@victorway5503]

I've just been out and checked the revs. At 70mph it's just over 4000rpm and still under 5000rpm at 80mph. Hope that helps you, cheers pal 👍

[@loosegoose9647]

@@victorway5503 Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for checking! Seems like it's geared fairly tall for those revs at speed and only being a 5 speed. I personally prefer 5 long gears compared to 6 short gears, not changing up and down as much all day is a good as far as i'm concerned, the bike just has to have the torque to do it ;)

[@victorway5503]

@@loosegoose9647 yes agreed and the one thing it has is plenty of torque. Got a gear indicator fitted now which I find very useful. If you buy one of these I'm sure you'll love it, cheers 👍👍

[@scaff3450]

Nice bike enjoy 👍

[@victorway5503]

I will thanks👍

[@kevinevenson3133]

Hello their, I'm a local from Blackheath i also own a xjr1300 and you seem a good bunch of lads to have a ride with. Let me know and I would like to meet, cheers

[@Motourev]

Hi Kevin, find Motourev on Facebook and you will see a link to our private Facebook group where we post details when we are out and our weekenders ❤️👍🏻

[@CLLUK]

Thanks. In my opinion, it would even look better without the flyscreen and topbox.

[@Motourev]

Sold the bike 12 months ago 😂

[@CLLUK]

@@Motourev I never will, no Fly Screen or TopBox 🤣

[@mrmoon1482]

Love these bikes, much prefer them to the bandit 1250, they are much better made,