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Yamaha XJ 750 E - [1981]
This edition of the Yamaha XJ 750 E is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1981. 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 750 has a 749cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]
The 1981 XJ 750 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XJ 750's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2005 Kawasaki Z 750 S | 2005cc.1995 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1995cc.
Weighing in at 235 kgs (518 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XJ 750 E in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 1981 Yamaha XJ 750 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 749cc 8 valve V4 4 cylinder engine produces 81 bhp (60 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 35.7 lb-ft (48.4 Nm) @ 7000 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].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XJ 750 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2016 Honda ST 1300 Pan European has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1981 Yamaha XJ 750 E.
The 1981 Yamaha XJ 750 E has a Power to weight ratio of 344.6 bhp per ton and 151.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1981 XJ 750 competing with the 2016 Honda ST 1300 Pan European [368.9 bhp\ton] and the 2007 Kawasaki ER-6 n [367.8 bhp\ton].
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 750 generating around 151.9 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 1982 Honda CBX 550 F Integra [176.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2014 Yamaha XP 530 T-Max [176.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha XJ 750 E similar in acceleration to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally (10.7 secs) and the 2016 Kawasaki ER-6 f (10.7 secs). This Yamaha XJ 750 E 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1981 Yamaha XJ 750 E and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS
When talking about the performance of the 1981 Yamaha XJ 750 E on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.6 secs @ 105 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS (12.6 secs) and the 2005 Honda VTX 1800 F (12.6 secs).
The 1981 version of the Yamaha XJ 750 E has a maximum speed of 126mph.
Top Speed of the 1981 XJ 750 equals the 1994 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana Final Edition
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1981 Yamaha XJ 750 E then how about a 1994 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana Final Edition (137 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana (137 mph).
