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Yamaha XS 650 (1969)

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Yamaha XS 650 (1969)

At a glance

Capacity
653 cc / 39.8 cu in
Power
39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 7200 rpm
Torque
54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm

The full picture.

The Yamaha XS 650 (XS-1) is a motorcycle that was first introduced in 1969. It is a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder model with a single overhead camshaft and two valves per cylinder. Its engine has a capacity of 653 cc, with a bore and stroke of 75 x 74 mm and a compression ratio of 8.4:1. The XS 650 is cooled by air and utilizes a wet sump lubrication system. It has a 2 x Mikuni carburetor induction system and a battery-operated induction coil ignition. It starts via a kick and can reach a maximum power of 39.5 kW / 53 hp at 7200 rpm and a maximum torque of 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft at 6800 rpm. The XS 650 has a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension utilizes telescopic forks, and the rear has dual shock absorbers. It includes drum brakes both at the front and back, with front and rear tires that respectively measure 3.50-19 and 4.00-18. The XS 650 is 2175 mm in length, 905 mm in width, and 1135 mm in height, with a ground clearance of 150 mm. It weighs 185 kg and has a fuel capacity of 12.5 liters and an oil capacity of 3.0 liters. It has a top speed of 185 km/h or 115 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XS 650 (XS-1)

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1969
EngineFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity653 cc / 39.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke75 x 74 mm
Compression Ratio8.4:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
LubricationWet sump
Induction2 x Mikuni carburetors
IgnitionBattery, induction coil
StartingKick
Max Power39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shock absorbers
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Front Tyre3.50-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
DimensionsLength: 2175 mm / 85.6″Width: 905 mm / 35.0″Height: 1135 mm / 44.7″
Wheelbase1410 mm / 55.5″
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.5″
Dry Weight185 kg / 408 lbs
Fuel Capacity12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Oil Capacity3.0 Litres / 3.2 US qts
Top Speed185 km/h / 115 mph