The Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim motorcycle specifications include a 696 cc (42.47 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 224 kg (493.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XJ 700 S 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 27% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 20% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 5% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th 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.
696 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of Yamaha models.
224 kg — heavier than about 73% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 27%.
750 mm — taller than about 26% of Yamaha models.
13 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,000
2,082
4% below average.
775
823
6% below average.
1,520
1,416
7% above average.
750
793
5% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 57H |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 67H |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 228 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 696 cc (42.47 cu in) |
| Torque | 61.8 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.6 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 65.0 x 52.4 mm (2.6 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. HITACHI Carburetor HSC33x4 Constant Velocity |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | T.C.I. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubricated, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel, double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 31.5° |
| Trail | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Right hand operation |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Right foot operation |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 67H |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 224 kg (493.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.70 L/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 132.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 195.0 km/h (121.2 mph) | is what I´ve read somewhere; 0-100 km/h en 1/4 mile are the specs of the XJ 700 X and might differ somewhat |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.20 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | 11.79 seconds |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Double stainless steel pipes |
|---|---|
| Comments | Top speed is what I´ve read somewhere; 0-100 km/h en 1/4 mile are the specs of the XJ 700 X and might differ somewhat |
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