Yamaha XJ 700 Maxim X (1985-86)

The Yamaha XJ 700 Maxim X is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle with a 697.3 cc engine that produces a max power output of 64.1 kW / 86 hp at 9500 rpm and a peak torque of 6.90 kgf-m / 49.9 ft .lb at 8000 rpm. It features a 5-speed transmission with a wet/multi-disc clutch and a shaft final drive system. The bike has a double cradle frame and 38mm telescopic fork front suspension with 150 mm of wheel travel and swing arm coil spring, oil damper rear suspension with 99 mm of wheel travel. It comes with front dual-disc brakes and a single drum brake in the rear, with tyre sizes measuring 100/90-19 and 130/90-16 respectively. The XJ 700 Maxim X has a 31.5-degree rake and 120 mm trail, with a ground clearance of 145 mm and seat height of 760 mm. The motorcycle measures 2235 mm in length, 775 mm in width, and 1160 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1520 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 215 kg, while the wet weight is 232 kg. It has a fuel capacity of 13 litres or 3.4 US Gal. The model was produced in 1985-86.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XJ 700 Maxim X

Year: 1985 – 86

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 697.3 cc / 42.5 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 68.0 x 48.0 mm

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio: 11.2:1

Induction: 4x Standard side-draft 33 mm Mikuni CV

Ignition: Hitachi TID14-35 TCI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 64.1 kW / 86 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 6.90 kgf-m / 49.9 ft .lb @ 8000 rpm

Clutch: Wet/multi-disc

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Gear Ratio: 1st 35/16 (2.187) 2nd 30/20 (1.500) 3rd 30/26 (1.153) 4th 28/30 (0.933) 5th 26/32 (0.812)

Frame: Double Cradle

Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic fork, Air, coil spring, oil damper.

Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm 5/ .9 in

Rear Suspension: Swing arm Coil spring, oil damper.

Rear Wheel Travel: 99 mm / 3.9 in

Front Brakes: 2x discs 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 100/90-19

Rear Tyre: 130/90-16

Rake: 31.5 degrees

Trail: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Dimensions: Length 2235 mm / 88.0 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Height 1160 mm / 45.7 in

Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in

Seat Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in

Ground Clearance: 145 mm // 5.7 in

Dry Weight: 215 kg / 474 lbs

Wet Weight: 232 kg / 511 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US Gal