The 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 747cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is air-cooled. The bike features 3 x Mikuni BS34-II constant velocity carburetors and electronic TCI ignition. It has a maximum power of 50.4 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm and a multi-plate, wet clutch. The transmission is five-speed with a final drive of shaft. The rake of the motorcycle is 27o with a trail of 114 mm / 4.5″. The front suspension is telescopic forks, adjustable, 36mm; the rear suspension is dual shocks swing arm, 5-way preload adjustable. The front brakes consist of two 267mm discs, and the rear brake is a single 265mm disc. The front tire is 3.25-19, and the rear tire is 4.00-18. Overall, the Yamaha XS 750 Special is a classic motorcycle with impressive specifications that continue to make it a cherished bike among enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XS 750 Special
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 747 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 68 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 3 x Mikuni BS34-II constant velocity carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic TCI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
| Max Power | 50.4 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 14.63 / 2nd 9.48 / 3rd 7.76 / 4th 6.53 / 5th 5.71:1 |
| Rake | 27o |
| Trail | 114 mm / 4.5″ |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, adjustable, 36 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel | 176 mm / 6.9″ |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swing arm, 5-way preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 102 mm / 4.0″ |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267mm Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
