Specifications Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo 1982
- Chassis
- Fuel capacity : 19 liters (5.02 US gallons)
- Seat height : 775 mm (30.51 in)
- Length : 2,200 mm (86.61 in)
- Width : 730 mm (28.74 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,440 mm (56.69 in)
- Dry weight : 235 kg (518 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 257 kg (567 lb)
- Front axle
- Braking 1 disc Ø 267 mm (10.51 in), single-piston caliper
- Front tire : 110 / 90 - 19 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.2 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- Preload adjustment
- drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
- Rear tire : 120 / 90 - 18 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.8 bar
- Motor
- 4 cylinders , 4 strokes
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 653 cc
- 90 ch (88.80 hp) to 9,000 rpm
- 8.50 mkg to 7,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 2.65 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 27.65 kg/mkg
- Practical information
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Key facts Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo (1982) : What you need to know before you buy
Models
1982
Compare the XJ 650 Turbo to its competitors
Torque
Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo 1982
: 8.5 mkg
Honda CX 650 Turbo 1986
: 10.5 mkg
Power
Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo 1982
: 90 ch (88.80 hp)
Honda CX 650 Turbo 1986
: 100 ch (98.60 hp)
Power-to-Weight ratio
Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo 1982
: 2.65 kg/ch
Honda CX 650 Turbo 1986
: 2.38 kg/ch
Torque-to-Weight ratio
Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo 1982
: 27.65 kg/mkg
Honda CX 650 Turbo 1986
: 22.38 kg/mkg
Speed
Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo 1982
: 203 km/h (126.10 mph)
Honda CX 650 Turbo 1986
: 215 km/h (133.60 mph)
Used
FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the XJ 650 Turbo 1982
- What is the power of the XJ 650 Turbo 1982?
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The XJ 650 Turbo 1982 develops a power of 90 ch (88.80 hp)
- What is the torque of the XJ 650 Turbo 1982?
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The maximum torque of the XJ 650 Turbo 1982 is 8.50 mkg to 7,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the XJ 650 Turbo 1982?
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The XJ 650 Turbo 1982 is capable of reaching a top speed of 203 km/h (126.10 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the XJ 650 Turbo 1982?
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The XJ 650 Turbo 1982 has a a dry weight of 235 kg (518 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 257 kg (567 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the XJ 650 Turbo 1982?
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To ensure good accessibility, the XJ 650 Turbo 1982 offers a minimum seat height of 775 mm (30.51 in).
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