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Yamaha XS1100 (1978)

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Yamaha XS1100 (1978)

At a glance

Capacity
1101 cc / 67.2 cu-in
Power
95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8500 rpm
Torque
9.2 kgf-m / 66.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

The full picture.

The Yamaha XS 1100E is a motorcycle from 1978 with a four stroke transverse four cylinder engine and a capacity of 1101 cc. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and is cooled by air. The ignition is TCI and the starting is electric. The bike can reach a maximum power of 95 hp and a maximum torque of 9.2 kgf-m. The transmission is a 5 speed with a primary reduction system of HY-VO chain and gear. The final drive is shaft and the bike has front telescopic fork suspension and dual shocks swing arm rear suspension. The wet weight is 258 kg and the fuel capacity is 22 liters. The average fuel consumption is 40.3 mpg. The bike can brake from 100-0 in 39.7 m and can travel a standing 1/4 mile in 11.7 sec at a speed of 114.2 mph. The top speed of the bike is 126 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XS 1100E

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1978
EngineFour stroke transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity1101 cc / 67.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke71.5 x 68.6 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Induction4x Mikuni BS 34SS Carburettor
LubricationWet sump
IgnitionTCI additional vacuum adjusted! / electric kick starter – Witch is separated from the engine, for emergency mounting only
Spark PlugBP6ES (NGK) or N-8Y (Champion)
BatteryGM 18Z-3A / 12v, 20 AH
GeneratorA.C. Generator, voltage regulator, rectifier
StartingElectric
Max Power95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque9.2 kgf-m / 66.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
ClutchWet, multi-disc (8 drive plates, 7 driven plates)
Transmission5 Speed
Primary Reduction SystemHY-VO chain & gear
Primary Reduction Ratio25/25 x 58/35 = 1.657
Final DriveShaft
Gear Ratio1st 38/17 (2.235) 2nd 39/24 (1.625) 3rd 36/28 (1.286) 4th 32/31 (1.032) 5th 30/34 (0.882)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork.
Front Wheel Travel175 mm / 6.8 in
Rear SuspensionDual shocks Swing arm, preload adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel80 mm / 3.1 in
Front Brakes2x 298mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 298mm disc
Front Tyre3.50-19
Rear Tyre4.50-17
Rake29 o 30
Trail130 mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight258 kg / 568.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 gal
Consumption Average40.3 mpg
Braking 100 – 039.7 m
Standing 1/4 Mile11.7 sec / 114.2 mph 183.8 km/h
Top Speed126 mph / 202.8 km/h