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Yamaha XJ 650 Special

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Make Model

Yamaha XJ 650 Special

Year

1980

Engine

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

Capacity

653 cc / 39.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 63 х 52.4 mm
Cooling System Air-cooled
Compression Ratio 9.2:1

Induction

4x 32mm Hitachi carburetors

Ignition 

Transistorized 
Starting Electric

Max Power

71 hp / 51.8 kW @ 9400 rpm

Max Torque

57 Nm / 42 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch Wet Multiplate; 7 Steel 8 Friction

Transmission 

5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 2.187 (35/16) 2nd 1.500 (30/20) 3rd 1.153 (30/26) 4th 0.933 (28/30) 5th 0.812 (26/32)
Frame Tubular steel dual cradle frame

Front Suspension

Telescopic coil spring forks

Rear Suspension

Dual chocks swinging arm

Front Brakes

Single 298mm disc 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Drum

Front Tyre

3.25 H19

Rear Tyre

130/90 H16

 Wet Weight

243 kg / 535 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

13 Litres / 3.4 US gal

Consumption Average

46.3 mpg

Standing ¼ Mile  

13.0 sec / 102 km/h

Top Speed

123 km/h