Yamaha XJR 1200SP (1997)

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The Yamaha XJR 1200SP (1997) motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1188 cc / 72.4 cu-in. Its air-cooled engine has a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and is powered by carburetors and digital TCI ignition. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and chain drive. Its front suspension consists of a telescopic fork with coil spring/oil damper, while the rear suspension is a swingarm with Ahlins coil spring/gas-oil damper. Braking is provided by 2x 298mm front discs with 4 piston calipers and a single 245mm rear disc with a 2 piston caliper. The bike has a top speed of 228.5 km/h / 141.9 mph and can reach 60-0 in 14.1 m / 39.9 m. Its standing 1/4 mile time is 11.5 sec / 186.5 km/h. The bike weighs 233.0kg / 511.5 lbs when dry and has a fuel capacity of 21 litres / 5.5 US gal. Its wheelbase is 1500mm / 59.1 in and seat height is 790 mm / 31.1 in.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XJR 1200SP

Year: 1997


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1188 cc / 72.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 77 x 63.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Induction: Carburetors
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98 hp / 71.5 kW @ 8000 rpm (rear tyre 94.4 hp @ 8300 rpm )
Max Power Rear Tyre: 94.4 hp @ 8300 rpm
Max Torque: 91.2 Nm / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork, Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Suspension: Swingarm, ~Ahlins Coil spring/gas-oil damper

Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 130/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 170/60 ZR17
Wheelbase: 1500mm / 59.1 in
Seat height:: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 233.0kg / 511.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 246 kg
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.1 m / 39.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.5 sec / 186.5 km/h
Top Speed: 228.5 km/h / 141.9 mph

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