Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo motorcycle specifications include a 653 cc (39.85 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 262 kg (577.6 lb).

Key specifications

1982-1986Model years
653 ccDisplacement
262 kgWet weight
19 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19821983198419851986

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1982 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo 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.

Displacement653 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 19% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight262 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 41% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 46% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement65th

653 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight84th

262 kg — heavier than about 84% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 16%.

Fuel capacity87th

19 L — larger than about 87% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 653 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 120/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 120/90-18
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 653 cc (39.85 cu in)
Bore × stroke 63.0 x 52.4 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 8.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Turbo
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 120/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 262 kg (577.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 19.00 L (5.02 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 203.0 km/h (126.1 mph)

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