Yamaha xs750 Special (1978)

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