2007 Yamaha XJR1300 | Reader review

Name: Paul McGoun

From: Ealing, London

Occupation: Works for Royal Mail

Owned bike for: 4 years

Previous bike: Yamaha XJR1200

Tell us about it: “This is an early 2007 model , so it still has carbs and it’s bullet proof! I’ve used this every day to ride to work and it’s never missed a beat. It’s why I bought this one after the XJR1200 before. It handles great, and is just a brilliant all-rounder, especially with the fly-screen fitted. The only time I stop riding it is when the snow and ice build up really seriously – I just borrow a car for those few odd days a year.”

Power: 106bhp@8000rpm Torque: 77.2 lb-ft (104.7Nm)@6000rpm

Engine: 1251cc, 4-stroke, air cooled, inline four cylinder

Weight: 224kg Seat Height: 775mm