The Yamaha XS 360 was a motorcycle model produced in 1976-77 with a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine, 180-degree crankshaft, SOHC, and two valves per cylinder. It had a capacity of 359 cc and a compression ratio of 8.7:1. The bike had Mikuni 34mm CV-carburetors for induction and battery and contact breaker points for ignition. Riders could start the bike either with an electric starter or a kick starter. The motorcycle had a maximum power of 34 hp at 8500rpm and a max torque of 3.0 kg/m / 21.6 lb-ft @ 7500rpm. It had a 6-speed transmission and a chain drive system. The front suspension was a telescopic fork, and the rear suspension was a swingarm with dual shocks that had adjustable spring preload. The bike’s front and rear brakes were single 267mm discs with 1 piston calipers. The Yamaha XS 360 weighed 159 kg / 350.5 lbs dry and 176 kg / 388 lbs wet with an 11 Litre / 2.9 US gal fuel capacity. The consumption average was 60 mpg, and its standing 1/4 mile was 14.3 sec. The top speed was 169 km/h / 105 mph. The Yamaha XS 360 was tested on Motorcyclist magazine in 1976.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XS 360
| Year | 1976 -77 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 180 degrees crankshaft, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 359 cc / 21 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 66 x 52,4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni 34mm CV-carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery and contact breaker points |
| Starting | Electric starter supplied with kick starter. |
| Max Power | 34 hp @ 8500rpm |
| Max Torque | 3,0 kg/m / 21.6 lb-ft @ 7500rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks with adjustable spring preload. |
| Front Brakes | Single 267mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight | 159 kg / 350.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 60 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 169 km/h / 105 mph |
| Road Test | Motorcyclist 1976 |
