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 |
