Yamaha XJ550 Maxim (1982)

The Yamaha XJ 550J Maxim is a motorcycle that was produced in 1982. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with DOHC and 2 valves per cylinder. The capacity of the engine is 528cc or 32.2 cubic inches, with a bore of 57mm and stroke of 51.8mm. The motorcycle is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 with 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. The battery-powered inductive ignition system allows for easy electric starting. The motorcycle can produce a maximum power of 37 kW or 50 PS at 9000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 41.9 Nm or 4.3 m-kg at 7500 rpm. It has a 6-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic coil spring forks with a wheel travel of 137mm or 5.3in, and the rear suspension is a swinging arm with dual dampers that are adjustable for preload with a wheel travel of 80mm or 3.7in. The front brakes consist of 2x 267mm discs, and the rear brakes consist of a 182mm drum. The front and rear tires are 3.25-19 and 130/90-16, respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 185 kg or 407.8 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 13 litres or 3.4 US gallons. The average fuel consumption is 55 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile time is 13.3 seconds with a speed of 97 mph, and it has a top speed of 180 km/h or 112 mph.

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Make Model: Yamaha XJ 550J Maxim