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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  =
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[[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.  It also came in a Turbo variant in the [[Yamaha XJ650L]].
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.


==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
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.