Seca?

Ok call me dumb but WTH is a Seca? Was it just a limited production model? Also, were there more than one XJ550 models made in 1982?
I have an 82 XJ550 and I was woundering if there were multiple models made that year of the 550.....

 

The Seca is the sport model version of the Yamaha bikes. It was available in the 400, 550, 650 750 and later the 900cc engine sizes. There was also a 500cc engine available in Europe but I don't know in which models. The Maxim is the cruiser version. It was available up to an 1100cc engine. Although the 1100 was not really an XJ engine but a renamed XS engine. The Maxim was available in the US from 1980 until 1983. The Seca from 1981 until 1983. I think the 1984 versions were only available in the US if bought in Canada. Not sure about that. For 85 & 86 there was a 700cc Maxim and Maxim-X for the US. The 900cc version went on to be named the Diversion and was sold in Europe until the middle 90's.

 

How do you tell if it is a Seca or not?

 

the seca leans you forward a bit more and I also believe the gas tank is different. my maxim has flowing lines> the tank on the seca has a sporty look chesty on the top kinda stair steps down to a lean waist near the seat. best I can explain it. look at my avatar..then click on rickomatics gallery and see his...hope this helps, starting to sound screwy to me :roll:

 

You forgot the fast and beautiful SECA Turbo! :lol:



Jim 8)

 

XJ Maxim



XJ Seca