Yamaha XJR1300 / Racer (RP19 / RP29 FI) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,251cc Air/Oil-Cooled Inline-4 DOHC 16-Valve FI (Öhlins Twin Shocks) · Source: Yamaha XJR1300 / Racer (RP19 / RP29 FI) (2007–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha XJR1300 / Racer (RP19 / RP29 FI) (2007–2017) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2007–2017 Yamaha XJR1300 / Racer (RP19 / RP29 FI) (chassis RP19/RP29/5UX/2PN) requires 3 L (3.17 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) with filter service (36Y-13441-00 / HF154). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17M/C (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (180/55ZR17M/C (73W)), paired with 4× NGK DPR8EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YT14B-BS / YTZ14S battery.
Drain only: 3 L (3.17 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~232 km (144 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 20W-50) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3 L (3.17 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.2 L (4.44 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 36Y-13441-00 / HF154 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) · Rear: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK DPR8EA-9 × 4 (Gap: 0.6–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YT14B-BS / YTZ14S (12V 11.2–12Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 530 Heavy-Duty Sealed Chain — Maintain 30–40 mm slack |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air-Cooled with Large External Oil Cooler (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1251 cc · 98 hp @ 8,000 rpm · 108.4 N·m (80.0 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 829 mm (32.6 in) · 240 kg (529 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 14.5 L (3.8 US gal) · ~16 km/L → ~232 km (144 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 6,000 km / 12,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 12,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Fuel injection and a 4-into-1 exhaust arrived in 2007 on the 21 L-tank RP19, before the 2015–2017 Yard Built RP29/Racer finale slimmed down to a 14.5 L café tank.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Rooted in the classic FJ1100/1200 air-cooled block, it uses cartridge element HF154 inside a finned housing (not spin-on HF204), taking 3.3 L of SAE 10W-40 or 20W-50 JASO MA2.