| MODEL | YAMAHA XJ 750E 1981 - 1982 |
| Year | 1981 - 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 749 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 65 x 56.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 59.6 kW / 81 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 48.5 Nm / 35.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 4x 32 mm Hitachi carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm Showa fork, air adjustable, anti-dive; 150 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual dampers, preload and rebound adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 471.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 43 mpg (test average) |
| Top Speed | 202.8 km/h / 126 mph |
Chain-drive air-cooled 750 four, the slim, compact sport roadster of Yamaha's early 1980s XJ line. Placing the generator behind the cylinders kept the engine unusually narrow. It had air-assisted anti-dive forks and twin front discs, and is described as easy to control.
