1982 YAMAHA SECA 650

I purchased this 1982 650 Seca XJ650RJ new on April 23, 1985. It was a "leftover" or "non-current" and was purchased for a bargain price 3 years after its model year.

Overshadowed by the larger and faster 1000cc and 1100cc models of its day yet offering razor-sharp carburetion, a great shaft drive system, comfortable seat, pleasing performance and attractive styling, the Seca 650 was one of the fine mid-size (and overlooked) machines of the early 1980's.

This is an excellent machine in showroom condition. It was last ridden on August 1, 1987. Mileage 1653 (2645 km). It is entirely original and has received no restoration work at all - the paint, seat, chrome, exhaust system, bodywork, etc. are all as delivered from Yamaha. The 1982 model was the only non-turbo 650 Seca offered for sale in the U.S.

You may enjoy a visit to my 1982 Seca 550 page. A seldom-seen machine that did not sell in large numbers, at least in the U.S., it was my "project bike" for the northern-hemisphere winter of 2010-2011. Purchased on 2010-10-30 in nice condition, I performed a "semi-restoration" on it consisting of a thorough cleaning, comprehensive maintenance and other detail work.

As with other machines in the collection, the Seca 650 is not offered for sale at this time.

Are you searching for Seca 650 parts? If so, visit my Q&A page for a number of links and ideas for finding bikes and parts.

Here's a shot of the Seca 650 with three of its like-size stablemates: Two of them V-twins, two of them inline fours, two of them shaft drive, two of them chain drive, two of them with air-cooled engines, two of them with liquid-cooled engines, all of them fine performers!

L-R: 1990 Honda NT650 Hawk GT - 1982 Yamaha Seca 650 - 2008 Hyosung GT650S - 1982 Suzuki GS650G

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Here's a shot of the Seca 650 with its slightly smaller cousin:

L-R: 1982 Yamaha Seca 550 XJ550RJ - 1982 Yamaha Seca 650 XJ650RJ

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