Yamaha XJ700: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Also called | , Maxim, Maxim X |
| Production | 85-86 |
| Engine | 700cc |
| Sparkplug | BPR8ES '86 DR8ES-L '86 D8EA '85 BP8ES '85 |
| Battery | YB14L-A2 '85 , '86 , '85 , '86 |
| Front Tire | 110/90-19 '85 , '86 , '85 , '86 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 '85 , '86 , '85 , '86 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha XJ700 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1985 to 1986.
1985
1986
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Also called | XJ700S Maxim, XJ 700 S Maxim, XJ700XNC, XJ700XN, XJ700XS, XJ700N Maxim, XJ 700 N Maxim |
| Production | 1985 - 1986 |
| Engine | in-line four, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.0mm x 48.0mm |
| Top speed | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 84.22 HP (62.8 KW) @ 9500RPM |
| Torque | 49.94 ft/lbs (67.7 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel system | carburettor. (4) standard side-draft 33 mm mikuni cv |
| Ignition type | tci |
| Battery | 11.2:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swing arm w/ coil springs |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 59.84 inches (1520 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 87.99 inches (2235 mm) W 30.51 inches (775 mm) H 45.67 inches (1160 mm) |
| Seat height | 29.92 inches (760 mm) |
| Weight | 473.99 pounds (215.0 Kg) (dry), 232.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 0.92 Gallon (3.50 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha XJ700XS was a in-line four, four-stroke standard produced by Yamaha between 1985 and 1986. It could reach a top speed of 135 mph (217 km/h). Max torque was 49.94 ft/lbs (67.7 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 84.22 HP (62.8 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 48.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 697.3 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-disc.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swing arm w/ coil springs. The XJ700XS was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 473.99 pounds (215.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.84 inches (1520 mm) long.