The Yamaha XJ700XN motorcycle specifications include a 697 cc (42.53 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 224 kg (493.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XJ700XN 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.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 28th 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.
697 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of Yamaha models.
224 kg — heavier than about 73% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 27%.
760 mm — taller than about 28% 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.
2,230
2,082
7% above average.
775
823
6% below average.
1,160
1,172
Close to average.
1,520
1,416
7% above average.
760
793
4% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 57H |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 67 |
| 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 | 246 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.42:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 697 cc (42.53 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 68.0 x 48 mm (2.7 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BS33/4/Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | T.C.I. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | 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 67 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 224 kg (493.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 224.1 kg (494 lb) |
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Alternate seat height | 749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 775 mm (30.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,160 mm (45.7 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 | 5.29 L/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.47 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 122.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 217.3 km/h (135.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.04 seconds |
| 1/4 mile | 11.79 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 3.20 seconds |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Red, Blue |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Four into two |
| Price as new | US$ 3499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | For the 1985 model year the U.S. imposed an embargo on foreign made (maybe Japanese only) motorcycles imported into the U.S. to boost the ailing American Harley Davidson Motorcycle company. This embargo charged heavy tariffs on all imported bikes above 700 ccs. Yamaha, in an effort to keep sales up and avoid excess taxation, downsized the XJ750 and came up with the XJ700N. It had many of the same features of it´s slightly larger cousin but did not exceed the 700 cc limit. In late 1986, U.S. Courts rules the embargo illegal and cancelled it. This is why the Maxim 700 was only available in 85 and 86. Owners of Maxim 700s now sort of own a piece of U.S. Legal history, and a ´limited edition´ (so to speak) bike. |
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