The Yamaha XS 650 (XS-2) motorcycle was produced in 1972 and featured a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 653 cc. The engine had a compression ratio of 8.4:1 and was cooled by air with wet sump lubrication. It had 2 valve per cylinder, with a bore x stroke of 75 x 74 mm. Induction was done through 2 Mikuni BS38 carburettors and it was ignited by battery and induction coil. Starting was through kick. The motorcycle had a maximum power of 39.5 kW or 53 hp at 7200 rpm and a maximum torque of 54 Nm at 6800 rpm. Transmission was via a 5-speed gearbox with a final drive through chain. The front suspension featured telescopic forks with dual shock absorbers at the rear. It had a single disc front brake and a drum rear brake, with tyre sizes of 3.50-19 and 4.00-18 respectively. The motorcycle had dimensions of 2175 mm (length) x 905 mm (width) x 1135 mm (height) with a wheelbase of 1410 mm and ground clearance of 150 mm. The dry weight was 185 kg with a fuel capacity of 12.5 litres and oil capacity of 3.0 litres. The top speed of the Yamaha XS 650 was 185 km/h or 115 mph.
Make Model: Yamaha XS 650 (XS-2)
Year: 1972
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 653 cc / 39.8 cu in
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V7 750 Sport Verde Legnano Year: 1971 – Engine: Four stroke,…
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer Year: 2016 – 17 Engine: Transversal 90 degrees V-twin,…
The Honda XL 600V Transalp is a motorcycle model that was produced in 1996. It…
The Yamaha FZ 250 Fazer is a motorcycle model that was released in 1985. It…
The Roehr eSuperBike/RR (2009) is a four-stroke, liquid-cooled motorcycle with a 60-degree V-twin, DOHC, 4…
The BSA A65R (Thunderbolt) motorcycle was produced from 1964 to 1972, and was marketed in…