Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim - [1982] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim - [1982]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim
  • Year: 1982 | Type: Cruiser
  • Engine: 653 cc (39.8 ci) 8 Valve
  • Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 4
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
  • Cooling: Air | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Shaft
  • Wet Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 203 kgs (447 lbs)
  • Power: 71 bhp (52 kW) @ 9400 rpm
  • Torque: 42.0 lb-ft (56.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 318.3 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 188.3 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 11.6 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 11.9 secs
  • Top Speed: 120 mph (193.1 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.61 secs @ 107 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Yamaha XJ 650 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk and the 1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim.This particular Yamaha XJ 650 has a 653cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.

Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984] image

An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]

The 1982 XJ 650 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XJ 650's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim in the same weight category as the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.

Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025] image

The 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]

In terms of power the 653cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 71 bhp (52 kW) @ 9400 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 42.0 lb-ft (56.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XJ 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S - [1984] image

The 1984 Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim.

The 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim has a Power to weight ratio of 318.3 bhp per ton and 188.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 XJ 650 competing with the 1984 Honda CB 700 SC Nighthawk S [343.3 bhp\ton] and the 1987 Suzuki GSX-R 400 DOHC [343.0 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XJ 650 generating around 188.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1997 Suzuki XF 650 Freewind [213.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Suzuki XF 650 Freewind [213.3 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 11.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F (11.6 secs) and the 2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (11.6 secs). This Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture Royal - [1984] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim and the 1984 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture Royal

When talking about the performance of the 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.6 secs @ 107 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1984 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture Royal (12.6 secs) and the 1982 Kawasaki Gpz 750 DOHC (12.6 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1982 version of the Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim has a maximum speed of 120mph.

Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC - [2013] image

Top Speed of the 1982 XJ 650 equals the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1982 Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim then how about a 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph) and the 2012 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC (131 mph).

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