| MODEL | YAMAHA XJR 1200 1996 - 1998 |
| Year | 1996 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1188 cc / 72.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 77 x 63.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 91.2 Nm / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | Carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, coil spring/oil damper |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, Ohlins coil spring/gas-oil damper |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1500 mm / 59.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 233 kg / 511.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 246 kg / 542 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 228.5 km/h / 141.9 mph |
The 1996 to 1998 XJR1200 continued the original formula of an air-cooled 1188 cc four tuned for torque, twin Ohlins-branded rear shocks and a simple steel frame. It was replaced by the larger-bore XJR1300 for 1999. The riding position is upright and the weight bias is toward the rear.
