Yamaha xs 650 (1973)

The Yamaha XS 650/TX 650 was a 1973 motorcycle model with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, SOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder engine. It had a displacement of 653 cc/39.8 cubic inches, a compression ratio of 8.4:1, and was air-cooled with a wet sump. The induction system was 2 Mikuni BS38 carburetors, and the ignition was battery-powered with induction coils. The maximum power output was 39.5 kW/53 hp at 7200 rpm while the max torque was 54 Nm/5.5 kgf-m/39.8 lb-ft at 6800 rpm. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. It had telescopic forks for the front suspension and dual shock absorbers for the rear. The front wheel was equipped with a single disc brake while the rear was a drum. The dimensions of the motorcycle were 2175 mm/85.6″ in length, 905 mm/35.0″ in width, and 1135 mm/44.7″ in height with a wheelbase of 1410 mm/55.5″ and ground clearance of 150 mm/5.5″. The dry weight was 191 kg/420 lbs and fuel capacity was 12.5 liters/3.3 US gallons with an average consumption of 5.0 L/100 km/20 km/l/47 US mpg. The oil capacity was 3.0 liters/3.2 US quarts, and the top speed was 185 km/h/115 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XS 650 / TX 650

Year: 1973


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 653 cc / 39.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 2 x Mikuni BS38 carburetors
Ignition: Battery, induction coil
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque: 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shock absorbers

Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dimensions: Length: 2175 mm / 85.6″Width: 905 mm / 35.0″Height: 1135 mm / 44.7″
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5″
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.5″
Dry Weight: 191 kg / 420 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Average Consumption: 5.0 L/100 km / 20 km/l / 47 US mpg
Oil Capacity: 3.0 Litres / 3.2 US qts
Top Speed: 185 km/h / 115 mph

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