Yamaha XS1100SF Midnight Special (1980)

The Yamaha XS1100SF Midnight Special is a 1980 motorcycle with a four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and two valves per cylinder. It has a 1101 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike uses 4 Mikuni BS 34SS Carburettors for induction and has a wet sump for lubrication. The ignition is TCI and has an electric kickstarter which is separate from the engine for emergency mounting only. The bike uses a wet multi-disc clutch and has a 5-speed transmission with a final drive shaft. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with 175 mm wheel travel and the rear suspension is dual shocks swing arm with preload adjustable and 80 mm wheel travel. The front brakes have 2x 298mm discs and the rear brake has a single 298mm disc. The bike has a 15 litre fuel capacity and can average 40.3 mpg. The Yamaha XS1100SF Midnight Special has a top speed of 126 mph and can cover a standing 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds at a speed of 114.2 mph. The bike has a wet weight of 258 kg and a fuel consumption rate of 3.9 US gallons. Overall, it is a popular motorcycle with a max power output of 95 hp and a torque of 9.2 kgf-m.

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Make Model: Yamaha XS 1100LG Special