Yamaha XJ550J Maxim

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Yamaha XJ550J Maxim
Manufacturer
Production 1982
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Top Speed 180 km/h / 112 mph
Ignition Battery powered inductive
Transmission 6 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic coil spring forks
Rear: Swinging arm with dual dampers adjustable for preload
Brakes Front: 2x 267mm discs
Rear: 182mm Drum
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 130/ 90-16
Weight 185 kg / 407.8 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 13 Liters / 3.4 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 180 km/h / 112 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 130/ 90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 267mm discs in the front and a 182mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic coil spring forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm with dual dampers adjustable for preload. The XJ550J Maxim was fitted with a 13 Liters / 3.4 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 185 kg / 407.8 lbs.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Yamaha XJ 550J Maxim














Make Model Yamaha XJ 550J Maxim
Year 1982
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 528 cc / 32.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 57 X 51.8 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.5:1
Induction 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Battery powered inductive
Starting Electric
Max Power 37 kW / 50 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 41.9 Nm / 4,3 m-kg @ 7500 rpm
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Telescopic coil spring forks
Front Wheel Travel 137 mm / 5.3 in
Rear Suspension Swinging arm with dual dampers adjustable for preload
Rear Wheel Travel 80 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes 2x 267mm discs
Rear Brakes 182mm Drum
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 130/ 90-16
Dry Weight 185 kg / 407.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity 13 Liters / 3.4 US gal
Consumption Average 55 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile 13.3 sec / 97 mph
Top Speed 180 km/h / 112 mph