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Yamaha XS850 SG Special (1980)

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Yamaha XS850 SG Special (1980)

At a glance

Capacity
826 cc / 50.4 cu in
Power
57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque
66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 ft-lb @6500 rpm

The full picture.

The Yamaha XS 850SG Special is a motorcycle that was produced in 1980. It has a four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 826 cc and a bore x stroke of 71.5 x 68.6 mm. The compression ratio is 9.2:1 and the cooling system is air-cooled, while the lubrication system is wet sump. The bike is equipped with 3 x 34mm Hitachi HSC34 carburetors and transistor-controlled ignition. It has both electric and kick starting options. The maximum power output of the bike is 57.7 kW / 79 hp at 8500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 ft-lb at 6500 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed system, and the final drive is shaft driven. The front suspension is air-assisted telescopic forks, with 175mm wheel travel, while the rear is a swing arm with 4-way adjustable damping, with 99mm wheel travel. The brakes consist of two 267mm discs and one-piston calipers in the front, and a single 267mm disc and one-piston caliper in the rear. The bike has a length of 2175 mm, a width of 900 mm, and a height of 1190 mm. The ground clearance is 140 mm, while the dry weight is 241 kg and wet weight is 258 kg. The fuel capacity is 24 liters or 6.3 US gallons. The bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.3 seconds at 158 km/h or 98.2 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XS 850SG Special

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1980
EngineFour stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity826 cc / 50.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke71.5 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Lubrication SystemWet sump
Induction3 x 34mm Hitachi HSC34 carburetors
IgnitionTransistor controlled
StartingElectric and kick
Max Power57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 ft-lb @6500 rpm
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveShaft
Front SuspensionAir assisted telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel.
Front Wheel Travel175 mm / 6.9″
Rear SuspensionSwing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel99 mm / 3.9″
Front Brakes2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre3.25H-19
Rear Tyre4.00H-17
DimensionsLength: 2175 mm / 85.6″Width: 900 mm / 35.4″Height: 1190 mm / 46.9″
Wheelbase1450 mm / 57.1″
Grounc Clearance140 mm / 5.5″
Dry Weight241 kg / 531 lbs
Wet Weight258 kg / 569 lbs
Fuel Capacity24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile13.3 sec / 158 km/h / 98.2 mph