1979 Yamaha XS 1100

General motorcycle information

Model

Yamaha XS 1100

Year

1979

Engine and transmission

Displacement

67.18 cubic inches (1101.0 ccm)

Engine type

In-line four, 4 stroke

Power

95.0 horsepowers (70.8 kiloWatts) at 8500 RPM

Torque

48.68 pound-foot/lbf-ft (66.00 Nm / 6.73 kgf-m) at 6500 RPM

Compression

9.2:1

Bore x stroke

4.36 x 4.19 inches (71.5 x 68.6 mm)

Valves per cylinder

Fuel system

Carburettor

Fuel control

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Cooling system

Air

Gearbox

5-speed

Transmission type, final drive

Shaft drive (cardan)

Starter

Electric

Fuel consumption

Top speed

215.0 kmh (133.6 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)

29.0°

Trail

7.93 inches (130.0 mm)

Front suspension travel

10.68 inches (175.0 mm)

Rear suspension travel

4.88 inches (80.0 mm)

Front tyre

3.50-

Rear tyre

4.50-

Front brake

Double discs

Front brakes diameter

18.18 inches (298.0 mm)

Rear brake

Single disc

Rear brakes diameter

18.18 inches (298.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

568.8 pounds (258.0 kg)

Wet weight

630.5 pounds (286.0 kg)

Seat height

49.4 inches (810 mm)

Wheelbase

Ground clearance

Fuel capacity

6.34 gallons (24.0 litres)

Oil capacity

0.98 gallons (3.7 litres)

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