| Attribute | Yamaha XJR 1300 1999 × | Buell S3T Thunderbolt 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Yamaha | Buell |
| Model | Yamaha XJR 1300 | Buell S3T Thunderbolt |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,251 | 1,203 |
| Power (kw) | 73.7 | 62.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.72 | 0.59 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 107 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 88.8 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63.8 | 96.8 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 16.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 13.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 267 | 230 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 170/70-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 125 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,500 | 1,420 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 254 | 226 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 800 |
| Front percentage of weight | 48 | 50 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 218 | 208 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 2.9 | 4.4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 19 |