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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Maxim: review, history, specs}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XJ650  
|name            = Yamaha XJ650
|image           =  
|photo           = 1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 profile.jpg
|aka              = Maxim
|aka              = Maxim
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1980 - 1986
|production      = 80-83
|model_year      =
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =
|successor        =  
|class            = Standard
|class            =  
|engine          = 653cc in-line four, four-stroke
|engine          = 650cc
|bore_stroke      = 63.0mm x 52.4mm
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      = 9.2:1
|compression      =  
|top_speed        = 122 mph (196 km/h)
|top_speed        =  
|power            = 73 HP (54.4 KW) @ 9000RPM
|power            =  
|torque          = 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) @ 7500RPM
|torque          =  
|ignition        = transistorized
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '80-83
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|BP7ES}} '80-83
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N12A-4A-1}} '80-83
|battery          = {{battery|12N12A-4A-1}} '80-83
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|frame            =  
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
|suspension      =  
 
|brakes          =  
|final_drive= Shaft
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '80-83
|frame            =
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}} '80-83
|suspension      =Front: 36mm Showa 140mm Wheel Travel, Adjustments For Air Pressure <br>
|rake_trail      =  
Rear: Dual Showa Dampers
|wheelbase        =  
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|length          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}  
|width            =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/90-18}}  
|height          =  
|rake_trail      =
|seat_height      =  
|wheelbase        = 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
|dry_weight      =  
|length          =
|wet_weight      =  
|width            =
|fuel_capacity    =  
|height          =
|oil_capacity    =  
|seat_height      = 30.71 inches (780 mm)
|fuel_consumption =  
|dry_weight      =
|turning_radius  =  
|wet_weight      = 262.0 kg
|related          =  
|fuel_capacity    = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
|competition      =  
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-144}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Yamaha XJ650L]]
|competition      =
}}
}}
[[Image:1980 Yamaha Maxim 650.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1980 Yamaha Maxim 650]]
Introduced in 1980, the '''XJ650''' better known as the [[Yamaha]] '''Maxim 650''' was a [[inline-four]], [[shaft drive]] that became extremely popular. It was a high performance [[cruiser]] that continued the street bike excitement created by the '''Yamaha Specials'''.  It could reach a top speed of 122 mph (196 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 73 HP (54.4 KW) @ 9000 RPM.  It also came in a Turbo variant in the [[Yamaha XJ650L]].


==Engine==
The '''Yamaha XJ650 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1980 to 1983.
The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 63.0mm [[bore]] x 52.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 653.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  36mm Showa 140mm Wheel Travel, Adjustments For Air Pressure in the 1982 model while the rear was equipped with a Dual Showa Dampers. The XJ650 Turbo was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 56.89 inches (1445 mm) long.
 
==Police==
This bike was very commonly kitted out as a police bike.
 
 
 
==1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ650==
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1980-1985-3.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650]]
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1980-1985-2.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650]]
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1980-1985-1.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650]]
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1980-1985-0.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650]]
 
Announced for 1980, two versions of the 650 were produced: the sporting Seca for the European market and the Maxim for the U.S. The Maxim featured high bars, a stepped seat, a 17'' rear wheel and breathing modifications including Yamaha’s swirl-inducing YICS Yamaha Induction Control System intakes designed to pacify the EP.
 
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==References==
{{reflist}}


[[Image:1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 profile.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 profile]]
[[Image:1980 Yamaha Maxim 650.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1980 Yamaha Maxim 650]]
Introduced in 1980, the '''XJ650''' better known as the [[Yamaha]] '''Maxim 650''' was a [[inline-four]], [[shaft drive]] that became extremely popular. It was a high performance [[cruiser]] that continued the street bike excitement created by the '''Yamaha Specials'''.
{{Yamaha}}
{{Yamaha}}


 
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XJ650]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha XJ series]]
[[Category:Yamaha XJ series]]
[[Category:Standard motorcycles]]

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