Yamaha xs650 (1976)

The Yamaha XS 650 / XS 650C from 1976 is a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 653cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.4:1 and is cooled by air. The bike uses two Mikuni BS38 carburetors for induction and has both electric and kick start options. It can generate a maximum power of 39.5 kW / 53 hp at 7200 rpm and a maximum torque of 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft at 6800 rpm. The transmission has five speeds, and the bike has a chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks, while the rear suspension is dual shock absorbers. The bike has a single disc front brake and a drum rear brake. The front and rear tires are 3.50H-19 4PR and 4.00H-18 4PR, respectively. The dimensions of the bike are 2179 mm in length, 899 mm in width, and 1161 mm in height. The wheelbase is 1435 mm, ground clearance is 150 mm, and it weighs 191 kg dry. The fuel capacity is 15 liters, and oil capacity is 2.5 liters. The bike has an average consumption of 5.0 L/100 km / 20 km/l / 47 US mpg, and it can reach a top speed of 185 km/h / 115 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XS 650 / XS 650C

Year: 1976
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: Electric and 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: 3.50H-19 4PR
Rear Tyre: 4.00H-18 4PR
Dimensions: Length: 2179 mm / 85.8″Width: 899 mm / 35.4″Height: 1161 mm / 45.7″
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.5″
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.5″
Dry Weight: 191 kg / 420 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Average Consumption: 5.0 L/100 km / 20 km/l / 47 US mpg
Oil Capacity: 2.5 Litres / 2.6 US qts
Top Speed: 185 km/h / 115 mph