What was the Yamaha xj900r Seca made out of?
1983 Yamaha XJ900RK Seca. In the construction of the 900 Yamaha kept the costs down by using as much from the parts bins as possible. The transmission came right out of the 650 Turbo, as did many of the drivetrain bits and pieces, since they had all been reinforced for the turbo power.
How much horsepower does a Yamaha XJ 900 have?
The Yamaha XJ 900 model is a Sport touring bike manufactured by Yamaha. In this version sold from year 1983, the dry weight is and it is equipped with a In-line four, four-stroke motor. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 97.00 HP (70.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM and a maximum torque of.
What was the gas tank on a 1983 Yamaha xj900r?
1983 Yamaha XJ900RK Seca. The ergos were quite good, with a long saddle, slightly rearward footpegs, and two adjustable handlebars. A little bikini fairing surrounded the headlight, which Americans seemed to like but Europeans felt caused instability at high speeds. The gas tank held 5.8 gallons, giving a touring range of well over 200 miles.
What kind of Hitachis did the Yamaha Seca 900 use?
The 900 used four 35mm Mikunis, a good leap up from the 32mm Hitachis found on the 1981 Seca 650, and had the redline set at 9,500 rpm. The exhaust was a four-into-two, although the reader will note that the owner of this 900 has put on a Supertrapp four-into-one.
What kind of engine does a Yamaha XJ 900 have?
Yamaha XJ 900 models include the 25 motorcycles below produced from 1983 to 2003. The 2003 Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 892 ccm in-line four engine. The category is allround. Our visitor’s rating for this model is 3.6 out of 5 with 11 votes.
How much is a 1983 Yamaha XJ900RK Seca worth?
Post Sale Update: This Seca sold for $3,850 after 44 bids on eBay. Offered in the US for just one year, the XJ900RK Seca is now a rare find.
Where can I buy a 1983 Yamaha Seca?
The sale includes the original tool kit and owner’s manual. Find this Seca for sale in Indianapolis, Indiana with bidding up to $1,630 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.
Why did Yamaha change the fairing on the FJ1100?
Two reasons: First, in ’84, Yamaha released the FJ1100, which was much better suited for the needs of the American market – faster and sportier. Second, European riders felt the handlebar-mounted fairing created instability at high speeds, so the next year Yamaha moved the fairing mount to the frame and then bumped up displacement, to boot.