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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Maxim: review, history, specs}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Maxim: review, history, specs}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha XJ650'''
|name            = Yamaha XJ650
|image           = [[Image:1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 profile.jpg|frameless|1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 profile]]
|photo           = 1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 profile.jpg
|aka              = Maxim
|aka              = Maxim
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1980 - 1986
|production      = 1980 - 1986
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Standard]]
|class            = Standard
|engine          = 653cc in-line four, four-stroke
|engine          = 653cc in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 63.0mm x 52.4mm
|bore_stroke      = 63.0mm x 52.4mm
|compression      = 8.2:1
|compression      = 9.2:1
|top_speed        = 126 mph (203 km/h)
|top_speed        = 122 mph (196 km/h)
|power            = 88.11 HP (65.7 KW) @ 9000RPM
|power            = 73 HP (54.4 KW) @ 9000RPM
|torque          = 60.48 ft/lbs (82.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|torque          = 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) @ 7500RPM
|ignition        = transistorized
|ignition        = transistorized
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '80-83
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '80-83
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Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: 36mm Showa 140mm Wheel Travel, Adjustments For Air Pressure <br>
|suspension      =Front: 36mm Showa 140mm Wheel Travel, Adjustments For Air Pressure <br>
Rear: Dual Showa Dampers
Rear: Dual Showa Dampers
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/90-18}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|120/90-18}}  
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|fuel_capacity    = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|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 =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[Yamaha XJ650L]]
|competition      =
|competition      =
}}
}}
[[Image:1980 Yamaha Maxim 650.jpg|200px|thumb|right|1980 Yamaha Maxim 650]]
[[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 126 mph (203 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 60.48 ft/lbs (82.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 88.11 HP (65.7 KW) @ 9000 RPM.   
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==
==Engine==
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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 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 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.
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==
==Police==
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==1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650==
==1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ650==
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1980-1985-3.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650]]
[[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-xj650-1980-1985-2.jpg|600px|1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650]]
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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.
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.
==1981 - 1983 Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo==
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1981-1983-4.jpg|600px|1981 - 1983 Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo]]
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1981-1983-3.jpg|600px|1981 - 1983 Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo]]
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1981-1983-2.jpg|600px|1981 - 1983 Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo]]
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1981-1983-1.jpg|600px|1981 - 1983 Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo]]
[[File:yamaha-xj650-1981-1983-0.jpg|600px|1981 - 1983 Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo]]
My XJ 650 Turbo draw attention at Tokyo Motor Show in 1981. The XJ 650 Turbo, the flashiest of the group, was the simplest, with pressurized carburetors instead of the fuel injection and without the single shock rear suspension the others boasted.


==In Media==
==In Media==
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ho-vinto-la-lotteria-di-capodanno#yamaha-xj650 Ho vinto la lotteria di Capodanno]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ho-vinto-la-lotteria-di-capodanno#yamaha-xj650 Ho vinto la lotteria di Capodanno]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-path-to-911#yamaha-xj650 The Path to 9/11]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-path-to-911#yamaha-xj650 The Path to 9/11]
==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Yamaha}}
{{Yamaha}}

Latest revision as of 03:20, 19 February 2021

1980 Yamaha Maxim 650 profile.jpg
Yamaha XJ650
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Also called Maxim
Production 1980 - 1986
Class Standard
Engine
653cc in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 63.0mm x 52.4mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Top Speed 122 mph (196 km/h)
Horsepower 73 HP (54.4 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) @ 7500RPM
Ignition transistorized
Spark Plug NGK BP7ES '80-83
Battery YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '80-83
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension Front: 36mm Showa 140mm Wheel Travel, Adjustments For Air Pressure
Rear: Dual Showa Dampers
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 120/90-18
Wheelbase 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
Seat Height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight 262.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-144[1]
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Related Yamaha XJ650L
Manuals Service Manual
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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

This bike was very commonly kitted out as a police bike.


1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ650[edit | edit source]

1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650 1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650 1980 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 650 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.

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019. 
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