The Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim motorcycle dimensions for 1985 is length 78.7 in (2,000 mm), width 30.5 in (775 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.5 in (750 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.5 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
76% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 18.9 in (480 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.7 sq ft (1.55 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.5%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Width | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 3.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.5 in (750 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 76% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.7 in (2,000 mm), making the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 3.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.7 sq ft (1.55 m²).
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim?
The main listed figures are overall length 78.7 in (2,000 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.5 in (750 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.