For the 1983 model year, the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 407.9 lb (185 kg).
Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim is lighter than about 67.6% of 17 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 407.9 lb (185 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 528 cc |
| Torque | 30.9 lb-ft (41.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.58 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.29 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 77.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 429.2 lb (194.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim dry weight?
The available dry weight is 407.9 lb (185 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim lighter or heavier than other Yamaha naked bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 32nd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 587.9 lb (266.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 429.2 lb (194.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 429.2 lb (194.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7.58 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.29 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 415.6 lb (188.5 kg), the model is roughly 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) lighter.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.