The Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with two valves per cylinder and a 653cc capacity. It has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and uses 4x 32mm Hitachi carburetors for induction. The bike is capable of producing a maximum power output of 71 hp and 57 Nm of torque. It has a wet multiplate clutch with a seven steel and eight friction plate design, and a five-speed transmission with shaft final drive. The frame is made of tubular steel and has a dual cradle design. The front suspension is 26mm air-assisted telescopic forks with 142mm of travel. The rear suspension has duel Kayaba shocks, five-way adjustable spring preload, and 97mm of travel. The front brakes consist of a single 300mm disc and the rear brakes are a drum design. It has a seat height of 744mm and a dry weight of 203kg. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 13 litres and has an average fuel consumption of 47 mpg. The standing 1/4 mile for the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim is 12.6 seconds, and it has a top speed of 120 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim
| Year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, |
| Capacity | 653 cc / 39.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 63 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 4x 32mm Hitachi carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 71 hp / 51.8 kW @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 57 Nm / 42 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate; 7 Steel 8 Friction |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.187 (35/16) 2nd 1.500 (30/20) 3rd 1.153 (30/26) 4th 0.933 (28/30) 5th 0.812 (26/32) |
| Frame | Tubular steel dual cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | 26mm Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 142 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Duel Kayaba shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90 H16 |
| Seat Height | 744 mm / 29.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 203 kg / 450 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 47 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec / 107 mph |
| Top Speed | 120 mph |
