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Enter the XJR 1200 in 1995. The FJ12 lump was detuned for better torque all lower revs(although that meant max power was capped to 97bhp) and translated into a retro-chassis with twin-shocks and steel-tube double-cradle frame. The XJR wasn't seen as a super sport alternative at this point, more a knee-jerk reaction to the success of Suzuki's big Bandit, so the emphasis was on budget rather than balls-out biking. That's why the 1200 has rather limited suspension which becomes more of a paint with age: the twin shocks offer preload adjustment only and fade rapidly once warn, and the 43mm forks have no scope whatsoever for adjustment. This is a particular problem on the XJR as its weight bias is towards the rear-brilliant for power slides and rear-wheel steering-but less good on high speed curves and under vast acceleration.

The XJR-even the lowly 1200 which the glad rags tend to scoff at these days-has masses of acceleration. Crack open the throttle at 30mph and you'll need crampons and a safety harness to stay on board at full bore through the gears.

They ended up creating a bike with excellent steering, thanks to the massively strong swimming arm, 17-inch wheels which are not over sized tires, and a 1500 mm wheelbase(that's 50mm shorter than the XS’s size).

Handling is less precise because of the XJR’ s 235kg weight (almost the same as the XS1100) and the sofa-soft suspension. But this does mean the pillions get a good ride; combined with the enormous seating area the XJR has long-hung pillion footrests which provide you and the passenger with some decent legroom.