Yamaha XJR1300 Review - Classic Rides

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Another in my "Classic Review" seris - this time the bruising Muscle bike the Yamaha XJR1300 - enjoy!
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@mikes747 2 года назад

Bought one 10 years ago as I fancied a change from sportsbikes. She is still in my shed and is never going anywhere! Lovely old thing!

@mauriesl 2 года назад

Nice to see the XJR getting some more love. After I got my license 4 years ago (age 45) I bought a 1300 SP from 2000 with 35000 miles on the clock. A friend of mine said it was a bad idea to buy a bike like this as my first bike (because of it's power), but during my search for my first motorcycle, I kept coming back to the XJR because of it's looks. When riding my first XJR I was planning to customize it and in my search for a good shop for that I stumbled on a customized XJR from 2012 with 4000 miles on it and bought that one. I haven't driven allot of different motorcycles, but enough to know that the XJR has everything I want.. except a sixth gear.. ;] You can cruise with it and when you feel like a little more oomph, it has that plenty for me. I don't know what my next mc is going to be, but it will be a second mc.. never going to get rid of my XJR.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Nice one - thanks for the feedback and for watching….

@FillH2os Год назад

Mate I’m with you! I’ve got a 2001 Kenny Roberts that I’ve had since new that still rides like a dream. A great bike with a bulletproof motor!

@ianwilson2064 2 года назад

I am lucky enough to have one in black 2006. So much torque. Only a 5 speed box so I have fitted a gear indicator to stop me looking for 6th all the time! Love it and these reviews. So refreshing to cover great bikes we all can buy at not so much money. 😀👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thank you Ian

@kwak1k 2 года назад

I had one brand new carby version in 2003 in the blue white and black colourway, loved it. Creamy smooth, bags of torque and for a larger person very comfy. Liking the old bike, modern classic review's 👍

@ScarbadosSlim Год назад

Great review for an absolutely monumental bike. Had my 18,000 mile, 2002 for almost four years now and absolutely adore it. It's like riding a bull elephant. I've done everything from touring to back road Calimoto routes on grassy country lanes around Malton and North Yorkshire. Keep thinking about changing it for something lighter and more frugal on fuel but somehow I just can't bring myself to part with the big old girl...

@kahidunn7907 2 года назад

Hi TMF, i absolutely love this motor, i have had 4 different FJ 11/ 12s and am currently refurbishing my old new 86 FJ12. Its a bike i keep going back to because of its all round capability and reliability, IMHO it is one of the finest motorcycles Yamaha has ever made

@canuk_guy873 2 года назад

I've always liked the looks of these older bikes, the XJR, CB and Z lines in the "retro" style. I ride a 2005 VFR and there are two 2004 SV 650's in the garage, son and his partner's bikes, so I have a liking to the older (if you can call them that) bikes. Keep these videos coming as I'm really enjoying them. 👍

@Bladerunner4511 2 года назад

Absolutely love these older bike reviews a friend of mine had one of those he loved every minute of it i had a ride on it though it was awesome very similar to me commuter at present which is a suzuki bandit 1250s loads of torque the Yamaha is a proper looking machine thanks for sharing all the best

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

My pleasure Paul - glad you like these "classic" reviews....

@ed7540 2 года назад

Great video thank you I was given a W reg one back in 2019 and I absolutely love it I’m 6ft and 15 stone so I don’t feel the Weight so much but what i love is the power i see all the other bikers up and down the gearbox and I’m just cruising along at there speed with no effort. Love mine.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Brilliant!

@Moonfleet41 2 года назад

Truly one of the last great muscle bikes, almost a Jekill and Hyde motocycle. On the one hand a brutal, full capacity 'UJM', but also a calm and well behaved Gentleman's express ! typically suffering from the limiting effects of it's own weight and bulk, and under powered by the deliberate power limitations of the genre ! Low tech, and makes it's grunt from pure cubes, more torque than wizz, and best likened to a Labrador than a Pitbull.! Sadly with the march of emission control and political interventions, bikes like this have become obsolete, sadly the end of an era ! Great review buddy. Mine had a Turbo, wish you could have ridden that to see what potential they really have when you prod them.!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes "progress" doesn't always equal "good" does it Del!! Really enjoyed riding this beast and forgot you had one....great to hear from you as ever buddy! Love to Penny....

@tombailey6342 2 года назад

@@loddude5706 😂

@Gorbyrev 2 года назад

That turbo XJR of Del's was a beast!

@poc329 2 года назад

I used to have one, but now have a immaculate bog standard 2002 (Iconic paint job & white wheels) GSX1400CC. Love it. Its a keeper. Great comfy muscle bike. Yes. They are bulky and bounce and weave about when you are on it. But that's the joy of muscling it about. Pulls from nowhere. I like the simplicity of these bikes. No rider aids.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 года назад

These days you cannot find one like this. Maybe the Z900rs would be similar, but it has lower CC engine. :) The 90s were very nice in terms of these muscle bikes like the GSX and ZRX and... drop by bro, you may like it.

@MrB590 2 года назад

Same I have a red and black 05 model 14

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 года назад

@@MrB590 Nice one, I think. I have made a video about bikes from the 90s and the XJR is also there. Can check bro. 😀

@ashleyhazell662 2 года назад

Just got out of bed, flicked the kettle on and saw that TMF had uploaded a new video. Saturday morning is good.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad to be part of it!

@garethtemple6242 2 года назад

Great to see these old bikes reviewed again. I always wanted (but couldn't afford one), when they first came out in the late 90's/early 2000's. I owned a Honda CB1100RS a few years back, sadly one of the last of the four cylinder muscle bikes. Strangled to about 89bhp by emission laws and now discontinued, but still a great bike. Shame we won't see bikes like this anymore.

@rabfergy7155 2 года назад

Lovely bike, double rear shock. Looks old school but bet it rides and brakes a lot better than the 70s and 80s bikes I remember trying to man handle round corners and trying to stop. Great to see these second hand bikes your reviewing for those of us how buy used .

@karlj1717 2 года назад

Reminds me of the CB1300 love the looks of these big muscle bikes great review again.

@robmcsenior6282 2 года назад

Another fun video to watch, I love these retro rides! Your brake test at about 10mph made me laugh 😂

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@johngarrity6942 2 года назад

Great video, loving the classic/ retro bike reviews, keep em coming pal 👍🏍🏍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Will do John!

@stephenmcintyre5751 2 года назад

Loved the review, I have a 2012 model, got it in 2020 with only 740 miles on the clock, it was part of a collection so pretty much brand new, absolutely love the bike, proper old school, it is my sunny day go for a run on bike, a real pleasure to ride 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Very nice!

@DavidJohnson-og8yh Год назад

I've got a 2001 version. You are so right about the silky smooth engine, Andy. The suspension takes a bit of setting up but can be excellent. Glad you enjoyed it

@robreed2999 Год назад

Hi Andy, just picked up a 2015 XJR1300 and well happy. It rides like a dream and endless power 👍 great review as usual 👏

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

Enjoy it!

@iainf6 2 года назад

Hi Andy, hope your still pain free. Love these old 4 cylinder machines such a pity modern machines aren't built as well. Enjoying this series so much many thanks 😊👍

@DukeDyson 2 года назад

Nice review chap :-) I had a 2009 fuel injected one and a 1999 XJR1200; they are fantastic machines, I used mine as everyday machines, budget tourers and if you're brave enough they are surprisingly capable at a bit of "scratching". On balance I preferred the carb model which seems to run nicer provided the carbs are properly set up although the later ones had much superior suspension. Although the shocks are Ohlins the early ones were very budget, my 1200 was improved greatly by some Maxton shocks and aftermarket fork springs whereas the later one had "proper" Ohlins at the rear and a decent bit of adjustment at the front They are proper machines, an engine with a wheel on each end, you don't really need much more than that. For my money the prettiest of the last of the muscle bikes

@MrBerry67 2 года назад

what great timing - have spent the past couple of weeks seriously considering buying one of these - now to watch your video

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@bellaputput 6 месяцев назад

well after watching this video 18 times iv finally got one . 2007 6000 miles and its immaculate. insurance £100 so not bad. now to enjoy., big thank you

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 месяцев назад

Wow - enjoy the summer on your new machine!

@SenseiEpu 2 года назад

Again, doing us used bike buyers a service with these reviews. I've always wondered about the XJR. Many thanks for these vids.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

No problem 👍

@grahamebradford1028 2 года назад

Had the earlier incarnation some years ago the FJR1200. A fabulous effortless machine with 125 bhp if my memory serves me right. Meant to say FJ 1200.

@andrew675 2 года назад

I’ve been looking forward to this review. I used to have one and I’ve always regretted selling it. I keep saying I’ll buy another one eventually. Got a lot of other bikes on the bucket list but hopefully one will come up at the right price at the right time. Hope you enjoyed your time out on it. 😁

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Sure did!

@albionjames1 2 года назад

Great review Andy. These older bike reviews are the best. The pre-2010 bikes are my favourite. Will be waiting patiently for the Yamaha FZ1 review! Take care

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@arthurveldhoen3932 2 года назад

Love those big hitters. Rode a '99 Valkyrie two days ago, it just rides so special! And also easy to manage, due to all the weight being down so low. Only problem with that was, now I really want one!

@_______- 2 года назад

Passed my test in Feb and bought a 2007 model with just over 20k miles on it. Love it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Congratulations - be careful!

@Bobby-wn5yr 2 года назад

Such weird timing! My brother in law and I just bought a bandit 1200 project bike last week! We were just saying how 25 years ago the muscle bikes were the coolest ones around but you never hear any nostalgia for them even though crazy naked bikes are still all the rage… and then TMF drops this! Thanks Andy, great review as always!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Cheers!

@mervynjames569 2 года назад

Great review- most interesting. Thanks Mr Flyer.

@Freedommonk 2 года назад

You are still my favourite motorbike channel on RU-vid. One bike I would love to see you review is the best bike of all time. The Suzuki B-King.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

It’s on the list! ….and thanks!

@michaelhoward142 2 года назад

Another great review of another great "classic" bike from the past -- when motorcycles were generally "just motorcycles", instead of being narrowly-defined as suited for only specific riding styles.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Great point!

@Irishrover1 2 года назад

Brings back memories of the different Suzuki 1200 bandits I owned. The fly screen and top box are for people using them in the real world and don’t have a choice of many bikes and a car. I have a fly screen and a top box on my Bullet 500 it does detract from the looks but makes carrying the shopping much easier.

@disekjoumoer 2 года назад

Thanks again for this marvelous bike ride, MTF. I absolutely love these classic bikes and the FJR in particular. Truly a bike one could cross Europe with and never worry about breaking down due to some electronic bits not working. As for other bikes of the 90s and early 2000s, how about the Kawasaki Zephyr 1000 or The old Honda Africa Twin and maybe the now discontinued Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré? Maybe a Honda Transalp or a Yamaha TDM? There are so many golden bikes they don't make anymore.

@PremierNZ-qb5zd 2 года назад

Really enjoyed your review of the XJR 1300 and would love to see more used bike reviews because lets face it most people can't afford a new bike. Another bike i would like to hear your thoughts on is a CB1300S, if you can find one that is. I had one of these and absolutely loved it. It was touted as the best handling of the 3 Japanese muscle bikes, Suzuki Bandit, FJR1300 and the Honda CB1300S.

@c.e.b.7558 Год назад

Sensational bike on every level. I bought an xjr1200 brand new in 1997, an xjr1300 new in 2008 and then another one in 2016. Still my daily commute. Best bike of all time...

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

It's a great thing isn't it - old school muscle at its best!

@1001Ralf 2 года назад

Video quality looks stellar.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thanks!

@flatcapcaferacer 2 года назад

I like the series with the older bikes. It benefits new or newish riders looking to get into motorcycles at a lower cost and refreshes my fading memories of some of the older but not quite vintage machines.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes there’s some corkers out there - old doesn’t always mean not as good!! Great value to be had….

@andydomanski2876 2 года назад

I'm glad you reviewed the XJR. This is the only bike I have ever bought brand new way back in '97, then it was the XJR1200 and when it was introduced a year before I just fell in love with the looks and just had to have one, the earlier models had twin megaphone style exhausts and more aggressive styling. In black they looked awesome. I have to say though that initially I was a bit underwhelmed by the performance and it didn't live up to being the beast that the media lead me to believe it was. A year or so later I carried out a few simple and easy mods to it and boy what a difference, an extra 25% more power with a real kick in the pants at 6000rpm by which time it was doing seriously naughty speed and trying to rip my head off! It was never the best handling bike but it was a proper 'old school' bike which I loved, me being an old 1970's biker. I kept my XJR1200 for 19 years before I eventually part ex'd it for a Tiger 1050SE as I wanted to do more touring and no longer had room for more than one bike. I loved every moment of my XJR and in all the years I owned it it never gave me a spot of trouble. As for the the Tiger, well, let's just say I didn't keep it for very long. Thanks for another classic review! 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

My pleasure Andy - thanks for watching and for stopping by!

@jota1221 2 года назад

I remember these coming out as a homage to the original big four cylinder Japanese bikes of the late 60s and 70s ~ now they are classics themselves, I feel old.

@michaelmclarney1994 2 года назад

Great review, I love these bikes, especially the earlier models as they had great colour schemes. You can trace the engines history back as far as the fj1100 in the mid 1980's and I think even through to the old XS1100 before that.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Wow - if it aint broke and all that! Thanks for watching and for stopping by....

@michaelmclarney1994 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer you're welcome, your upload is standard Saturday breakfast viewing. I have just checked and the XS1100 goes back to 1978 with 2 valves per cylinder in the DOHC engine, growing to 4 valve per cylinder for the FJ100 onwards. I have heard of FJ engines doing well over 300,000 miles with regular servicing and wouldn't be surprised if there are 500k examples still running.

@jrandall5995 2 года назад

Enjoy your review Mr. Flyer as an owner of said motorcycle they are a lively beast which the handling can be be improved by a suspension upgrade, mines now got Maxton units which are pricey, but better than the 20 year old Ohlins which were made down to price

@RutgerSmets 2 года назад

love this one! Thanks for the video

@stephenpotts8170 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the review on the XJR, it's good to see oldish classics such as this, it represents amazing value compared to tech laden new bikes, don't get me wrong I love my new bikes, but with so many gizmos and gadgets to keep ones eye on, to have a bike with no of these is simply less distracting. One bike I would love you to review is an early Goldwing it would be good to see how it compares to a new one such as yours. Thank you.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes I do plan to try and have a go on one....bit scared to be honest!

@getneil07 2 года назад

Another fun video to watch... Love to watch you ride the old classy no nonsence robust bruisers ... Thank you and the guys at super bike factory for making it possible sir... The brake test at 10 mile and hour was hilarious though... It reminded me of The guys at Carwow doing their test at 60 - 70 miles an hour full emergency stop.. just like the Mod-1 test on the CBT (speed lot slower though).. wonder if its safe for you to do so on a motorcycle though... Anyways just thought of commenting... Love watching your videos... 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thanks Neil - appreciate it!

@rogerkay8603 2 года назад

Always wanted one. still do, even more now! Look amazing.

@nickrider5220 2 года назад

Great video of a great bike. I love the bottomless torque the big old engines have, always enjoyed riding Suzuki's gsx1400,the Yamaha xjr1300 and Kawasaki zrx1200- the Suzuki was my favourite in this category, ride one and sample it's sumptuous power delivery ! Try the original super naked, the Suzuki B King, they deserved to sell by the boat load, a wonderful riding experience 🙂👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes I've added that to my list!

@jonathanstyles5033 2 года назад

Great review Andy, what a fabulous engine this was. Yamaha certainly got their money out of it when you consider it started life in the FJ1100 in 1984, before gaining a few cc's in 86 to power their wonderful FJ1200 sport tourer. From the mid 90s it appeared in the XJR1200, before ending up here with your 1300 demo bike - over 30 years dependable service. Not bad for an old design. More of these please when you get a chance, ZXR1200, GSX1400 or CB1300 as an idea?👍👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thanks for the suggestions!

@jaffamaddin 2 года назад

Great bike for its time. You know your riding it. I had a 1250 bandit which was very similar. I like your reviews of older bikes.....brings back good memories but it's also interesting to see how they have evolved.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@JohnAdams-kc8wx 11 дней назад

I agree. Please do more old bike reviews Andy ! 🙏👍

@gkbike7002 2 года назад

Very nice. The 1200, as far as I can see, came out a year before the bandit 12. The 6 was huge, sales wise, but to me I don't think these bikes are nakeds. They're what non riders see as motorbikes. They are the core of what we all love.

@allanrutherford5595 2 года назад

I like these older model reviews 👍. Always wanted an XJR in Yamaha Speed Block paint scheme. I had a CB13, and a GSX14 and a ZRX12 back home. All great muscle bikes. Wish Honda would do the CB1300 here in California ☹️. Keep ‘em coming Andy 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad you like them and will do Allan...

@soulriderman 2 года назад

I owned one in 2000. Great bike for long hauls and really comfortable; my wife used to fall asleep on the back. Wasn't really right for me at the time as I was a typical sports bike rider, and the XJR didn't perform as I wished. However, I am looking for one again now I have aged and calmed down. I thing I would appreciate it more now, at the age of 67. Looking at the rear end bouncing in the video, I think there is very little rebound damping in the rear shocks.

@scottinstrell2795 2 года назад

Hi love these older bike reviews, just got back into biking after 30 odd years , past my test and bought a 600 bandit, great bike to get back into riding , you mentioned reviews I’d love to see a review of the zzr1200 , There are reviews on utube of these but not very detailed, All the best Scott.👍👍

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I'll add it to the list Scott!

@simonporter6209 2 года назад

Thanks for another enjoyable video. I would love to see a review of the Yamaha XV 750 or 1100 virago . Have a good weekend and happy riding👍

@happytoo10 2 года назад

Great bike, in Australia these were offered with Yamaha’s luggage set up ( factory top box and panniers), a couple of friends have them and swear by them for long distance touring.

@richardpearson4248 2 года назад

Great video my mate has one and he loves it but he is nearly seventy lol stay safe looking forward to more videos on older bikes 🇬🇧👍

@thepaperkings 2 года назад

Ahh what a bike!! I’d bought one to tide me over until my 1190 adventure arrived and I had the intention of modifying it a little, maybe cafe racing it a bit. The point you make about the narrow bars is spot on dude, I really struggled with it, found it unstable for my size (6,3). A quick swap out for some wider bars and bar end mirrors and it transformed the machine entirely, it dropped in on corners with massive difference after that. I missed a sixth gear too. Yet another great post dude, thank you, I’m now off to auto trader to see if I can get another now my fire has rekindled!!😂

@kwak1k 2 года назад

I'm 6 3 and never had a problem. I was 17 stone though, when I owned mine so I had a bit of weight to help move it around.

@Grahamvfr 2 года назад

Nice to see you on one of these Andy (proper bike haha), I've always loved them but sadly never owned. Thanks for the post.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

My pleasure Graham!

@mikebrown4332 2 года назад

I’d love to see a review of the Ducati Sport 1000. Recently rewatched Tron:Legacy, and that bike was looking great in it. Thanks for all the great content!

@grantkokich6906 2 года назад

This bike reminds me of the 1992 Suzuki GSX1100GM i used to own. It had a big bulky motor like this bike , air/oil cooled , but it had a shaft drive. Smooth and fast like this one.

@parsivalshorse 2 года назад

Good stuff. Love to see more older bikes.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

More to come!

@CLLUK 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the Review. Just love the XJR, probably more than my R1250GS

@nigelcb1300 Год назад

Just rewatched this review, got me hankering for another, cracking machines

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

Nice on Nige!

@Shining_Whit 2 года назад

Been looking forward to this since you mentioned it on the last Bike news! I have a particular soft spot for this Bike. I've had 8! From the standard one from 2000 (after the capacity hike from the 1200) to one of the last ones you mentioned and in varying states of tune. I loved them all and always got a bit of a tear when I sold one on. The last of the injection models as you said had some 'Styling changes' and a smaller plastic 14.5 ltr fuel tank which reduced the usable range from 200 miles to about 140 before you were on fumes! But it got noticeably lighter too also loosing the handy main stand. A wider set of Renthal bars improved the comfort somewhat. My last one was an 04 carb version (my preferred choice) with a few extra chrome bits, Scorpion cans, Dyno jetted to suit, rack, flyscreen & crash bungs. The usual stuff. Had to let it go when Redundant and bills to pay.... 😞 If I had the available funds I would have another at the drop of a hat and keep it! Loving the Classic Bike reviews, keep them coming!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Cheers - will do!

@Torcalie Год назад

My dad had one of these for a long time when i was a kid, it was yellow always loved it

@stevesunderland3943 2 года назад

Had one in approximately 2002. Bought it new, went out one Wednesday evening when the roads had been gritted, got home and put it in the garage. By Saturday it was covered in rust. Sold it and bought a Honda Blackbird.

@terrygreen4338 2 года назад

That’s a lot of bike for the money, as you say easy to ride & not loaded with loads of electronic gizmos. More of the older bikes, cheers Andy Enjoyed the video 👍🏍

@martindonovan290 2 года назад

Had one sold one and lost no money great bike and the top box Mr flyer I’ve had one on all my bikes it’s a case of use rather than looks

@koshtie 2 года назад

Hi Andy i rode a friends xjr1300 2 or so years ago couldn't believe how comfortable it was as i was on my 95 fireblade so like chalk & cheese, can't remember if it was 5 speed or 6 speed, but what a lovely ride have to agree, ATB Wayne...

@debenhamdave4314 2 года назад

Love the mighty XJR, definitely one for the future although must admit I like the more hipster later model, Cheers Andy.

@neillambton4065 2 года назад

I would say a good competitor to the XJR13000 would be a Suzuki GSX1400. Great vid, what i like about your vids on older used machines is they show how good the old bikes are, and that they make a good buy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I agree....

@steveball2307 2 года назад

Great stuff. Did many thousands of miles on a not dissimilar CB1300 - often wish I still had it!

@dungbeetle. 2 года назад

Had an FJ1200 many moons ago. Lovely bike. Unfettered by modern emission restrictions, these older bikes run beautifully smooth with no overheating or snatchy throttle problems. "Ah, they dont make 'em like they used to, y'know!" ;)

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

so true.....

@winksmt01 2 года назад

I've still got my xjr 1200, 23 years old and still going strong.

@crnamrlja 2 года назад

Classic Rides is the best thing you thought of! I must be getting old.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Glad you like em!

@FlynnTrials 2 года назад

If you watch this with the captions on, you introduce yourself as "Mr. Flower", so there is something to think about if you are ever considering a rebrand. Good video by the way, I had an XJR1200 and really got on well with it, life got in the way and I ended up selling it, d'oh!

@veeken777 2 года назад

Hey Andy. GR8 review of a bruiser. Another wheelie monster is the 1250 Bandit. Can I suggest trying a RG500 for fun.

@bigmanmoto9897 2 года назад

Love these "standard" bikes as they are often called in the US. I don't believe this was available in the US. My last standard was a Honda 919F (aka Hornet) and I really enjoyed it. I enjoy many bikes to be honest but don't have room for more than the 2 I have. Nice review. Happy riding.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes I know the problem on space!

@JanSevera 2 года назад

Nice overview and video!

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Alanroch51 Год назад

Lovely review. I had a carb version for 11 years, adding 56,000 miles to the 14,000 on it when purchased, just wonderful. By the way, Chenies is pronounced Chayniz, in case you were wondering.

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

Thank you!

@mitchcornett587 2 года назад

This review looks like it was filmed before the wafflevlog entry when you spoke about working on video quality. At times, this one looks a bit rougher. Yamaha, my favorite bike manufacturer! Some years ago, I considered the Yamaha XJR alongside a Suzuki Bandit 1200 as my next ride, but passed on both. I can't recall what I bought instead. The absence of cruise control was probably part of my calculation. Thumbs up for the big, frigging headlight and the reasonably full front fender on the XJR. I have rarely found top boxes to add anything to the aesthetics of a motorcycle. I have modified the attachment plates for my Shad topboxes to be quickly added or removed from my Bonneville depending on my intended ride. Although that particular windscreen doesn't appeal to me I would definitely have a screen of some type. Fighting the wind on a screenless motorcycle subtracts too much from my riding experience. Happy riding, Andy. See you later.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Cheers Mitch - and yes this predates my hero 10 purchase…..

@maxw576 2 года назад

I looked through the used bike list and the only one that fascinated me was the 2005 Yamaha MT-01. I'd bet that would be a fun and interesting test ride!

@steveball2307 2 года назад

Saw one when I was out riding the other day - what a mad bike!

@jeg569 2 года назад

Had mine since new in 2000, tuned to 125bhp, Michelin Road 5’s improve the handling no end. Same engine as the FJ1100/1200 that was in production between 1984 and 1996. Had a tosser tell me recently that he sold his XJR13 because it didn’t have a fairing, he couldn’t sit at 120mph.

@dubdario120 2 года назад

Always liked these,great your keeping them alive !.Yamaha Rd 350 ?🤞

@alvindavenport5657 2 года назад

I have a 1983 CB 1100 F that Honda only sold one year in the US. I’ve had it for over 10 years and probably won’t sell it. I don’t ride it a lot, since I have a couple of newer bikes for daily riding, but when I do ride it, I’m reminded of how smooth and effortless these older in-line Japanese fours can be. I’ve had a 1250 Bandit, a ZRX 1200, and a couple of Kawasaki Concours 14’s, but the engine in the old air-cooled Honda seems smother than any of the water cooled bikes. They just got those old engines right.

@brucekendall52 2 года назад

Proper Old School Yamaha engineering.Good bike.Cheers.

@DatOldeBiker 2 года назад

Nice one Mr Flyer. This is one of those bikes that petrified me years ago, but being rather titchy and weedy I couldn't really try it. - it's funny to think my "little" triple r has over 15 bhp more. A lot of bike for the money is exactly what I was also thinking as you mentioned the asking price. I trust you didn't get "clamped" making this video?? Congratulations on the "Superbike Factory" sponsorship btw. Many thanks and I'll be sure to tune in next time. :>)

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Cheers Peter....

@kevinholden4595 2 года назад

W Reg. carb, twin exhaust. Called Emily. 7k on the clock. All black. She is beautiful to look at and ride. Well in my opinion anyway. Thanks TMF for reviewing a second hand bike. Makes a refreshing change.

@gordonday8771 2 года назад

I have a 2000 1300sp. Plain and simple, makes me grin like a loony every morning on the way to work. Tis a proper bike 😉💪

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more!

@springy-2112 2 года назад

It's one bike I should have kept. Mine was the sp with twin exhausts and 4 carbs .. It had the stunning classic yamaha sp livery .. I did spend days fixing the carbs as is the norm for all my bikes.. I also put luggage on, then took it off !!! Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Sounds like a cool bike!

@rumien1383 2 года назад

Wotcha Springy, always regretted getting rid of my GSX 1400 final edition . £6350 brand new .... saw one for sale the other day, same spec, 28,000 miles on it ... £6800, go figure 🤔

@springy-2112 2 года назад

@@rumien1383 I absolutely love the gsx14. I was ready to buy one at my fav local bike shop . Until I sat on it . It was just not right for me . Even having had the xjr13 and a ton of bandit 12s and ridden a couple of cb13s the gsx14 was just all the wrong shape ? ( for me ) I was gutted because out of all the muscle bikes ( I thought ) it was my favourite ! Still love them ! it's actually me that's the wrong shape ! take care buddy .. ✌💚

@MikeTheBike58 2 года назад

Great review Andy,would love to see a review on the CB1300,CBR600F,Super Blackbird.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

On the list!

@colmanmurphy963 2 года назад

Love that. Great idea to review these “old school bikes”. Serious lump of metal. Basic motor biking.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

More to come!

@joebond5012 2 года назад

Really enjoying the classic bike reviews, please keep them coming. Would love to see what you think of the first generation Fazer 1000.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Yes that's defo on the list - always liked the looks of those...

@lezlee4706 2 года назад

Yes, the Gen 1 Fazer 1000. To my mind, one of the best bikes ever and I've no idea why their prices aren't climbing as much as other inferior bikes of that era 🤷‍♂️ We definitely need a review of one.

@joebond5012 2 года назад

@@lezlee4706 I offered to loan Andy my Fazer to review for the Channel if he couldn’t get hold of one from his usual supplier, but to my surprise he never even acknowledged my offer!

@matthewburgess6898 Год назад

Great reviews iv got a 2004 model had it two years. can't fault it only wish it had 6 gears .but i can live without it great old school bike .

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

Great stuff Matthew!

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 года назад

Agree about the fly screen. Without it look better I think. I was really in love with this bike when it came out. That time it was the XJR1200 in the beginning of the 90s. :) Made a video about it. Can check. p.s. Thanks for sharing this. Great video. You got my like.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@RRRRefuelRideRace 2 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer Anytime.

@LeadingEdgeCreations 2 года назад

Love the ‘Small Print’ insert…nice touch…🤪👍🏻😎

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Well spotted!

@garethlloyd-jones4439 2 года назад

I bought one new in around 2000 and loved it, in fact loved it so much I bought a 2003 carb model a couple of years ago to act as a bit of a tourer for my wife and I. All day comfort 2 up for less than £4k, a bargain. Carb models are very easy to tune, with a dynojet ket, K&N filter, new carb rubbers and you get it to 120bhp without compromising it's smoothness and just gives you a bit of extra shove.

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

Nice one - thanks for watching Gareth!

@garybrown4854 2 года назад

I bought one new in 2000 W reg £6k then , had it 6 years got 3k for P/ex , loved it , that engine has been around since the mid 80s ,started life in the XS1100 with a shaft drive I believe , then went on in the XJ 1200 sports tourer till the mid 90s , then they came out with the XJR 1200 and made it even better as the XJR 1300 , that motor is epic and very durable , there was an article in MCN years ago where someone had done over 200k miles on his XJR1300 with just regular maintenance and oil changes , you would get bored of it well before it dies as I did , fuel economy isn't the best either , I P/exed it for a Harley superglide , I was sad to see it go tbh .