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Yamaha XS 650 (1970)

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Yamaha XS 650 (1970)

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-1B) is a classic motorcycle model produced in 1970. It boasts a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 653cc and a maximum power output of 39.5 kW. The engine features a single overhead camshaft and two valves per cylinder, paired with a wet sump lubrication system and 2 Mikuni BS38 carburetors for fuel delivery. The bike utilizes a battery and induction coil for ignition and has kickstarting capabilities. The XS 650 features a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The suspension system includes telescopic forks in the front and dual shock absorbers in the rear. Both the front and rear brakes are drum brakes, and the bike has a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). The XS 650 has a length of 2175mm, a width of 905mm, and a height of 1135mm, with a wheelbase of 1410mm and a ground clearance of 150mm. The dry weight of the bike is 185kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 12.5 liters and an oil capacity of 3.0 liters. Overall, the Yamaha XS 650 is a classic motorcycle model with impressive specifications and capabilities.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XS 650 (XS-1B)

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1970
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 BS38 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