1986 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim X review from United States of America
"Great, highly versatile bike that's suited for any ride"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Carburetors dirty easily - must be cleaned regularly.
Gas mileage is marginal ~25-30mpg. Could be the dirty carbs though.
Handling is "jumpy" in low gears - not made for parking-lot speeds. Once moving at 25+, it's a real joy to be on.
General comments?
Great bike overall.
Very gentle power band on low end, will accelerate like a rocket past 2nd gear though. Hold on tight if you're in a hurry.
1/4 throttle goes a long way - nice power reserve in high gear.
Excellent handling at cruising speeds - 35+ mph. Quick response to weight shift and counter-steering - handles like a sport bike.
Very comfortable - seats nicely for 6', 200lb male.
Doesn't need a battery! Just roll about 6 feet and pop the clutch - fires right up! When the carbs are clean, fires on first turn-over. I only use the battery in parking lots!
Nice exhaust - not too loud for the neighbors, but sounds like a bike.
Wonderful bike. Would recommend it for anyone 180lbs plus. If you're small though, this is too much power to start on.
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| In these times, the XJ700 X is still an awesomely rare muscle bike that will surprise anyone! |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 10 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd August, 2007 |