The Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim motorcycle specifications include a 528 cc (32.22 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 185 kg (407.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 54th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
528 cc — larger displacement than about 54% of Yamaha models.
790 mm — taller than about 49% of Yamaha models.
13 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Front tire pressure | 28 PSI (1.9 Bar or 190 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 230 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.50 L (2.64 US qt) |
| Spark plug | NGK D8EA, NGK DR8EIX |
| Chain links | 104 |
| Sprocket sizes | 16/45 (front/rear) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.10:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1983 |
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| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 528 cc (32.22 cu in) |
| Torque | 41.9 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 30.9 ft.lbs) |
| Bore × stroke | 57.0 x 51.8 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x 28mm Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Inductive |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 2.50 L (2.64 US qt) |
| Spark plugs | NGK D8EA, NGK DR8EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Chain links | 104 |
| Sprockets | 16/45 (front/rear) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic coil spring forks |
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| Rear suspension | Swinging arm with dual dampers adjustable for preload |
| Front wheel travel | 137 mm (5.4 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 35 mm (1.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire pressure | 28 PSI (1.9 Bar or 190 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 230 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2703 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Silver, blue, black |
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| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
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