1982 YAMAHA XJ650LJ TURBO ROAD

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THE STORYOriginally introduced in 1980 as a mid-size motorcycle as the Maxim, the bike was produced through 1983. Yamaha designed the high-performance XJ650 as a brand new four-cylinder with shaft drive, and it was built specifically as a special cruiser. The XJ Maxim was the successor of the XS Special introduced in 1978.Contemporary reports praised the bike for its performance and braking capabilities. Succeeding models were refinements, with the 1982 version sporting a more comfortable handle