1979 Yamaha XS 1100

Yamaha XS 1100
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Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100
Yamaha XS 1100

General motorcycle information

Model
Yamaha XS 1100
Year
1979
Category
Sport touring
Rating
  3.8 out of 5

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
2
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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