The Yamaha XS750E motorcycle was introduced in 1978 and features a transverse three-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a capacity of 747cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is cooled by air. The bike starts electrically and has a multi-plate wet clutch. Its maximum power output is 74 horsepower at 8400 rpm, and it has a five-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The bike has a rake of 27 degrees and a trail of 114 mm. It features telescopic forks with 175mm front-wheel travel and a dual-shock swing arm with preload adjustable rear-wheel travel of 80mm. Braking is provided by two 267mm discs at the front and a single 265mm disc at the rear. The front and rear tires are 3.25-19 and 4.00-18 respectively.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XS 750E
| 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 | Magnetically-triggered transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
| Max Power | 54 kW / 74 hp @ 8400 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 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 175 mm / 6.9″ |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 80 mm / 3.15″ |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267mm Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
