The Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim motorcycle specifications include a 650 cc (39.66 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 226.8 kg (500 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XJ 650 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.
About 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 74th 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.
650 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
226.8 kg — heavier than about 74% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 26%.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | -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 |
Model information
| Year released | 1980 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 650 cc (39.66 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. YICS, Mikuni CV |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel tubing |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic single-piston |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical actuator |
| Front tire | -19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 226.8 kg (500 lb) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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| Exhaust system | Dual stainless steel |
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