Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X Weight (511lb)

Quick answer

For the 1986 model year, the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 511.5 lb (232 kg) and a dry weight of 474 lb (215 kg).

Wet / running weight511.5 lb (232 kg)
Dry weight474 lb (215 kg)
Fuel capacity3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full tank fuel weight21.4 lb (9.7 kg)
Model years covered
1986

Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X 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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X is heavier than about 87.1% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
511.5 lb (232 kg)
197 Yamaha motorcyclesMedian: 375 lb (170.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight511.5 lb (232 kg)
Dry weight474 lb (215 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 rider661.5 lb (300 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.3% of total mass
180 lb rider691.5 lb (313.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74% of total mass
210 lb rider721.5 lb (327.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.9% of total mass

Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X weight & related specs

Model years covered 1986
Wet / running weight 511.5 lb (232 kg)
Dry weight 474 lb (215 kg)
Engine displacement 749 cc
Torque 53.5 lb-ft (72.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 21.4 lb (9.7 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 10.45 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.46 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 68.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.2%
Weight with full tank 495.3 lb (224.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X is heavier than about 87.1% of 197 Yamaha 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.

Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X weigh?

For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 511.5 lb (232 kg), while dry weight is 474 lb (215 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.

How does the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X weight compare with similar Yamahas?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 87th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X?

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 750 Maxim X weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 691.5 lb (313.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X full-tank weight estimate?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 495.3 lb (224.7 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the difference between Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X dry and wet weight?

Available years with both measurements show about 37.5 lb (17 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 torque does the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X have per 100 lb?

Available data gives 10.45 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

What is the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X displacement per pound?

The model has about 1.46 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

What is the Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim X weight difference versus the category median?

The representative wet weight is about 136.5 lb (61.9 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.

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.