Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Also called | Maxim 650 |
Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
Production | 1980–1983 |
Predecessor | Yamaha XS 650 Special |
Class | Sport/Cruiser |
Engine | 653 cc air-cooled four-stroke inline-4, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
Bore / stroke | 63 х 52.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
Top speed | 122 mph (196 km/h)[1] |
Power | 73 hp (54 kW) @ 9000 rpm (claimed)[2] |
Torque | 42 lb⋅ft (57 N⋅m) @ 7200 rpm (claimed)[1] |
Ignition type | transistorized |
Transmission | 5-speed |
Frame type | tubular steel |
Suspension | Front: 36 mm Air assisted telescopic forks, 147 mm wheel travel Rear:5-way adjustable spring preload, 97 mm wheel travel |
Brakes | Front: Single 300 mm disc Rear: drum |
Tires | Front: 3.25-H19 Rear:130/90-H16 |
Seat height | 29.3 inches |
Fuel capacity | 13 liters/3.4 gal |
Related | Yamaha XJ750 Maxim |
The Yamaha XJ650 Maxim is a mid-size motorcycle by the Yamaha Motor Company introduced in 1980 as the Maxim I and produced through 1983. Yamaha designed the high-performance XJ650 as a brand-new four-cylinder with shaft drive, and built it specifically as a special cruiser. The XJ Maxim was the successor of the XS Special introduced in 1978.