These are the known mechanical and performance specifications for your 1985 Yamaha XJ700XN.
Basic Specs
Year1985
MakeYamaha
ModelYamaha XJ700XN
TypeCustom / cruiser
CostUS$ 3499. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine
Displacement697.00 ccm (42.53 cubic inches)
Type
DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Max RPM4663
Compression11.2:1
Bore/Stroke68.0 x 48.0 mm (2.7 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder5
FuelingCarburettor. BS33/4/Mikuni
IgnitionT.C.I.
ExhaustFour into two
Lubricationwet sump
CoolingLiquid
Drivetrain
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)
ClutchWet multiple-disc
Driveline
Fuel Economy & Polution
Fuel Consumption18.90 litres/100 km (5.3 km/l or 12.45 mpg)
Fuel Capacity13.00 litres (3.43 gallons)
Emissions438.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular, steel double cradle
Rake31.5°
Trail120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic Fork
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Seat
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Total Height1 mm (0.0 inches)
Total Length2 mm (0.1 inches)
Total Width775 mm (30.5 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase2 mm (0.1 inches)
Dry Weight224.1 kg (494.0 pounds)
Wet Weight224.0 kg (493.8 pounds)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tire/Tyre100/90-19 57H
Rear Tire/Tyre130/90-16 67
Front BrakesDouble disc. Right hand operation
Front Brake Diameter
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Right foot operation
Rear Brake Diameter
Wheels
Comments
For the 1985 model year the U.S. imposed an embargo on foreign made (maybe Japanese only) motorcycles imported into the U.S. to boost the ailing American Harley Davidson Motorcycle company. This embargo charged heavy tariffs on all imported bikes above 700 ccs. Yamaha, in an effort to keep sales up and avoid excess taxation, downsized the XJ750 and came up with the XJ700N. It had many of the same features of it´s slightly larger cousin but did not exceed the 700 cc limit. In late 1986, U.S. Courts rules the embargo illegal and cancelled it. This is why the Maxim 700 was only available in 85 and 86. Owners of Maxim 700s now sort of own a piece of U.S. Legal history, and a ´limited edition´ (so to speak) bike.