The Yamaha XS850G is a vintage motorcycle produced in 1978-79. Its engine is a four-stroke, DOHC, transverse three-cylinder, with a capacity of 826cc and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike features 3 x 34mm Hitachi carburetors, a battery-powered ignition system, and an electric starter. The XS850G has a maximum power output of 57.7 kW/79 hp at 8500 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed with a shaft final drive. The front suspension is air-assisted telescopic forks with 175mm of wheel travel while the rear suspension is a swing arm that is four-way adjustable damping with 99mm of wheel travel. Brakes for the Yamaha XS850G consist of two 267mm discs and 1 piston calipers for the front and a single 267mm disc with a 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front tires are 3.25-19 while the rear is 4.00-18. The bike has a wet weight of 258 kg/569 lbs and a fuel capacity of 24 liters/6.3 US gal. In terms of performance, the XS850G has recorded a standing 1/4 mile of 13.3 sec, reaching a top speed of 158 km/h or 98.2 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XS 850G
| Year | 1978-79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 826 cc / 50.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 71.5 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 3 x 34mm Hitachi carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery powered triggered |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 175 mm / 6.9″ |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 99 mm / 3.9″ |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Wet Weight | 258 kg / 569 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.3 sec / 158 km/h / 98.2 mph |
