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Yamaha XJ650 1981 Parts & Accessories

Introduced in 1980 as the successor to the XS650 Special and produced through 1983, the Yamaha XJ650 Maxim pioneered Yamaha's high-performance factory cruiser concept. Built around an all-new air-cooled 653 cc DOHC inline-four engine, Yamaha engineered a remarkably compact power unit by positioning the alternator and starter behind the cylinder block rather than on the end of the crankshaft. Combining teardrop styling, stepped seating, and pull-back handlebars with smooth low-maintenance shaft final drive, the XJ650 Maxim delivered punchy sports-liter performance in an accessible custom cruiser chassis.

• 653 cc air-cooled DOHC 8-valve inline-four engine
• Quad Hitachi constant-velocity carburetors
• Cross-braced double-cradle tubular steel frame
• 36 mm air-assisted conventional telescopic front hydraulic forks (147 mm travel)
• Dual rear shock absorbers with 5-way adjustable spring preload (97 mm travel)
• Single 300 mm front hydraulic disc brake and single rear expanding drum brake
• 5-speed manual transmission with wet multi-plate clutch and shaft final drive
• Transistorized electronic ignition system
• 13-litre (3.4 US gal) fuel tank capacity