Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim Weight (503lb)

Quick answer

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).

Wet / running weight502.7 lb (228 kg)
Dry weight482.8 lb (219 kg)
Fuel capacity3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full tank fuel weight21.4 lb (9.7 kg)
Power / 100 lb17.11 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1985

Yamaha XJ 700 N Maxim weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
502.7 lb (228 kg)
78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcyclesMedian: 600.6 lb (272.4 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight502.7 lb (228 kg)
Dry weight482.8 lb (219 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider652.7 lb (296 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77% of total mass
180 lb rider682.7 lb (309.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 73.6% of total mass
210 lb rider712.7 lb (323.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.5% of total mass

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.43 US gal (13 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 17.11 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

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.

Official information note

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.