1985 Yamaha XJ700XNC

Yamaha XJ700XNC 1985


1985 Yamaha XJ700XNC specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Motorcycle name Yamaha XJ700XNC
Year of manufacture 1985
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as newUS$ 3499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.5  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size 697.0 ccm (42.53 cubic inches)
Type of engine In-line four, four-stroke
Top speed 217.3 km/h (135.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 5.04 seconds
1/4 mile (0.4 km) 11.79 seconds
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear 3.20 seconds
Compression 11.2:1
Bore x stroke 68.0 x 48.0 mm (2.7 x 1.9 inches)
Valves per cylinder 5
Fuel system Carburettor. BS33/4/Mikuni
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition T.C.I.
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Wet multiple-disc
Fuel consumption 5.29 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.47 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 122.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Exhaust system Four into two
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Tubular, steel double cradle
Rake (fork angle) 31.5°
Trail 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic Fork
Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear suspension Swingarm
Rear wheel travel 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front tire 100/90-19 57H
Rear tire 130/90-16 67
Front brakes Double disc. Right hand operation
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Right foot operation
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 224.1 kg (494.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 224.0 kg (493.8 pounds)
Front percentage of weight 50.0
Rear percentage of weight 50.0
Seat height 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height 749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Overall height 1160 mm (45.7 inches)
Overall length 2230 mm (87.8 inches)
Overall width 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Fuel capacity 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Black, Red, Blue
Starter Electric
Comments For the 1985 model year the U.S. imposed an embargo on foreign made (maybe Japanese only) motorcycles imported into the U.S. to boost the ailing American Harley Davidson Motorcycle company. This embargo charged heavy tariffs on all imported bikes above 700 ccs. Yamaha, in an effort to keep sales up and avoid excess taxation, downsized the XJ750 and came up with the XJ700N. It had many of the same features of it´s slightly larger cousin but did not exceed the 700 cc limit. In late 1986, U.S. Courts rules the embargo illegal and cancelled it. This is why the Maxim 700 was only available in 85 and 86. Owners of Maxim 700s now sort of own a piece of U.S. Legal history, and a ´limited edition´ (so to speak) bike.
Modifications compared to previous model 1st year production of two years. 11.79 sec @ 112.82 mph Quater mile
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