1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim review from United States of America
"If you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s, this is the bike for you gotta love; an 82 650 Maxim"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
So far not one thing. This bike rides great, runs great, and feels so comfortable. Maybe the most trouble free old school there is.
General comments?
This bike is as fast as it can be. Around 10000 it starts coming on hard. I catch myself riding it like a motocross bike sometimes; racing all the gears up, and all them down, and then up again.
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| Great bike, best built ever |
| Excellent |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 10 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha XJ650 Maxim |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2008 |