The Yamaha XJ series is a family of sport touring motorcycles made by Yamaha Motors from 1984 to 2003. The XJ series was created as a direct response to Honda’s VF1000R, which was a revolutionary sport touring motorcycle at the time. The XJ line of motorcycles was available in various sizes and displacements, ranging from 250cc to 1100cc. The XJ series was widely praised for its balance of sporty performance, touring capability, and affordability. Over its 19 year production run, the XJ series sold over 700,000 units.