For the 1985 model year, the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 502.7 lb (228 kg) and a dry weight of 482.8 lb (219 kg).
Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim is lighter than about 82.7% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 502.7 lb (228 kg) |
| Dry weight | 482.8 lb (219 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 696 cc |
| Power | 86 hp |
| Torque | 45.6 lb-ft (61.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 17.11 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 504.2 lb (228.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 502.7 lb (228 kg), while dry weight is 482.8 lb (219 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 82.7% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim?
A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 682.7 lb (309.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 17.11 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 92nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 504.2 lb (228.7 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim?
Available years with both measurements show about 19.8 lb (9 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 9.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.