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Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim

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Make Model

Yamaha XJ 1100 Maxim

Year

1982

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder

Capacity

1101
Bore x Stroke 75.5 x 68.6 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.0:1

Induction

4x 34mm Mikuni carburetor

Ignition 

Battery powered inductive 
Starting Electric

Max Power

95 hp / @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque

88 Nm / 65 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Shaft

Front Suspension

36mm Air assisted forks, 136mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension

Dual shocks spring preload  and rebound damping adjustable. 98mm wheel travel.

Front Brakes

2x discs

Rear Brakes

Single disc

Front Tyre

100/90-19

Rear Tyre

130/90-16
Wheelbase 1544 mm / 60.8 in

Dry Weight

254 kg / 560 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

13 Litres / 3.4 US gal

The XS Eleven made its debut in 1978 as the largest capacity Japanese super-bike then currently in production. It featured dual front disc brakes, a rear disc brake, shaft drive and cast wheels.

A "factory custom" styled XS Eleven Special was released alongside it in 1979. Both models were superseded by the 1982 XJ1100 Maxim which used the same engine. The XJ1100 Maxim was only built for one year, before being phased out.

In Europe, the XS Eleven differed from the North American model by having a larger gas tank (6.3 gallons vs. 5.3 gallons), a lower handlebar and longer exhaust pipes. The European market also featured the 1.1 Sport and Martin.

Yamaha, from their experience with the XS750 triple, ensured this machine had solid reliability, and although the handling was not trend setting, it was good enough for a high speed touring machine.