For the 1980 model year, the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 500 lb (226.8 kg).
Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim is heavier than about 84.5% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 500 lb (226.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 650 cc |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.3 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 76.9 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 500 lb (226.8 kg).
Is the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 85th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 680 lb (308.4 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.3 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 125 lb (56.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.