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Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim 19831983 Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim |
| Year | 1983 |
| Category | Naked bike |
| Rating | 3.4 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 528.0 ccm (32.22 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Power | 50.0 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 41.9 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 30.9 ft.lbs) |
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 57.0 x 51.8 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 4 x 28mm Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Inductive |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension | Telescopic coil spring forks |
| Front wheel travel | 137 mm (5.4 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swinging arm with dual dampers adjustable for preload |
| Rear wheel travel | 80 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Diameter | 267 mm (10.5 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Diameter | 182 mm (7.2 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2703 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.50 litres (2.64 US quarts) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Silver, blue, black |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Maintenance and service specs * | |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-40 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Spark plugs | NGK D8EA, NGK DR8EIX |
| Idle speed | 1200 +/- 50 RPM |
| Chain links | 104 |
| Sprockets | 16/45 (front/rear) |
| Tire pressure front | 28 PSI (1.9 Bar or 190 kPa) |
| Tire pressure rear | 33 PSI (2.3 Bar or 230 kPa) |
| Fork tube size | 35 mm (1.4 inches) |
| *) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. | |
| Further information | |
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