Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim

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Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim
Manufacturer
Production 1982
Class Cruiser
Engine
Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 9:1
Horsepower 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 64.91 ft/lbs (88.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: 36mm Air Assisted Forks
Rear: Dual Shocks Spring Preload And Rebound Damping Adjustable
Brakes Front: Dual Discs
Rear: Single Disc
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Wheelbase 60.79 inches (1544 mm)
Weight 264.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1982. Max torque was 64.91 ft/lbs (88.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1101.0 cubic centimeters.

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 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual Discs in the front and a Single Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 36mm Air Assisted Forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Shocks Spring Preload And Rebound Damping Adjustable. The wheelbase was 60.79 inches (1544 mm) long.

1982 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim[edit | edit source]

1982 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim 1982 - 1985 Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim

The Yamaha 1982 XJ 1100 (also known as the Yamaha XS Eleven) was fashionably late. Liter bikes from Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki were already at the dance and making a name for themselves. Although the competing entries filled different needs, each was powered by an engine displacing 1000 cc or more.