For the 1985 model year, the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Yamaha XJ 700 S 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 700 S Maxim?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim is heavier than about 79% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes 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 700 S Maxim weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 493.8 lb (224 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 696 cc |
| Torque | 45.6 lb-ft (61.8 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 | 9.23 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.41 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 71 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 493.8 lb (224 kg).
Is the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim heavy compared with other Yamaha naked bikes?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 79th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.43 US gal (13 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 21.4 lb (9.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 673.8 lb (305.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 9.23 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.41 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha XJ 700 S Maxim compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
The model sits about 75 lb (34 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha naked bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha XJ 700 S 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.