Yamaha XJ650 Turbo (Seca Turbo 650)


Yamaha XJ650 Turbo (Seca Turbo 650)

The Yamaha XJ650 Turbo appeared in 1982. The model was taken as a basis for the Yamaha XJ650R (in the American market it was sold with a prefix in the name - Seca), which received a sporty design with a front fairing and a turbocharger. The new model was available in the North American market (sold under the name - “Yamaha Seca Turbo 650”) and Europe.

However, like other turbocharged Japanese motorcycles of the time, the Yamaha XJ650 Turbo was very expensive and had low sales. In 1983, the motorcycle was featured in one of the James Bond films - "Never Say Never Again".

The Yamaha XJ650 Turbo is based on an in-line 4-cylinder air-oil cooled engine with a volume of 653 cc, producing 90 hp. power and almost 82 Nm of torque. Unlike similar Japanese models with a turbocharged engine, the Yamaha XJ650 Turbo was distinguished by cheaper equipment - in particular, the use of carburetors, instead of electronic injection, a rear drum brake (competitors had disc brakes front and rear) and a double rear shock absorber (similar models from other manufacturers used a more modern monoshock and even progressive swingarms - Honda's Pro-Link and Kawasaki's Uni-Trak). In addition, the motorcycle from Yamaha, compared to competitors, looks more outdated (by modern standards).

Other features of the Yamaha XJ650 Turbo include a steel tubular frame, simple suspension in the form of an air fork at the front and a double shock absorber at the rear, a front disc and rear drum brake, a 15.5 liter fuel tank, a 5-speed gearbox, a cardan drive and 249 kg curb masses.

1983 was the last year of production of the Yamaha XJ650 Turbo, after which it finally left the market and did not receive further development.

Turbocharged motorcycle models from other Japanese manufacturers:

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Yamaha XJ650 Turbo
Yamaha XJ650 Turbo
Yamaha XJ650 Turbo



Specifications

Specifications Yamaha XJ650 Turbo:

Model Kawasaki Yamaha XJ650 Turbo
Motorcycle type sports and tourist
Release year 1982-1983
Frame steel tubular
Engine type 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line, turbo-charged
Working volume 653 cm³
Bore / stroke 63.0 x 52.4 mm
Compression ratio 8.2: 1
Cooling air-oil
Number of valves per cylinder DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system carburetor, 4x Mikuni BS30
Ignition type transistor
Maximum power 90.0 h.p. (66.2 kW) at 9000 rpm
Maximum torque 81.7 Nm (8.3 kg * m) at 7500 rpm
Gearbox 5-speed
Drive type cardan
Front tire size 3.25V19-4PR
Rear tire size 120/90 V18
Front brakes 2 discs, 267 mm, 1-piston calipers
Rear brakes drum
Front suspension Showa Pneumatic Forks 36mm, Travel - 140mm
Rear suspension linkage with two shock absorbers, stroke - 96 mm
Motorcycle length 2170 mm
Motorcycle width 730 mm
Motorcycle height 1355 mm
Wheelbase 1440 mm
Saddle height 780 mm
Minimum ground clearance 140 mm
Acceleration to 100 km / h 4.9 sec
Maximum speed 205 km / h
Fuel tank capacity 15.5 l (including reserve - 2.2 l)
Motorcycle weight (curb) 249 kg

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