Yamaha XJ650 Special (1980)

The Yamaha XJ650 Special is a 1980 motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and two valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 653cc or 39.8 cubic inches, with a bore x stroke of 63 52.4 mm. The bike is air-cooled, has a compression ratio of 9.2:1, and uses 4x 32mm Hitachi carburetors for induction. With a transistorized ignition and electric starter, it produces a maximum power of 71 hp / 51.8 kW @ 9400 rpm and a maximum torque of 57 Nm / 42 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm. The clutch is a wet multiplate with 7 steel and 8 friction plates, while the transmission is a 5-speed with shaft final drive. The bike has a tubular steel dual cradle frame, telescopic coil spring front suspension, and dual shocks swinging arm rear suspension. It uses a single 298mm disc 1 piston caliper front brake and a drum rear brake. The front tire is 3.25 H19, and the rear tire is 130/90 H16. With a wet weight of 243 kg / 535 lbs and a fuel capacity of 13 liters / 3.4 US gal, it averages 46.3 mpg and has a standing quarter-mile time of 13.0 sec / 102 km/h, with a top speed of 123 km/h.

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Make Model: Yamaha XJ 650 Special