The Yamaha XJ 900 motorcycle specifications include a 853 cc (52.05 cu in) engine, power of 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 244 kg (537.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1983 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XJ 900 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 82% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 80th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 55% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 79th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 69% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th 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.
97 hp — more powerful than about 80% of Yamaha models with power data.
853 cc — larger displacement than about 77% of Yamaha models.
244 kg — heavier than about 79% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 21%.
22 L — larger than about 94% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 120/90-18 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.398 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 397.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 113.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.11:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 853 cc (52.05 cu in) |
| Power | 97 hp (70.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 60.5 mm (2.6 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 120/90-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 244 kg (537.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.00 L (5.81 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 211.0 km/h (131.1 mph) |
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