Yamaha XS1100

The Yamaha XS Eleven motorcycle made its debut in 1978. It was a superbike powered by an air-cooled 1102cc 4-stroke, DOHC inline four-cylinder engine mounted transversely in a duplex cradle frame. There were three models: the standard style XS Eleven, factory custom XS Eleven Special, and XJ1100 Maxim.

Models

1978 Yamaha XS Eleven

The XS Eleven made its debut in 1978 as the largest capacity Japanese superbike then currently in production. It featured dual front disc brakes, a rear disc brake, shaft drive and cast wheels. A "factory custom" styled XS Eleven Special was released along side it in 1979. Both models were superceded by the 1982 XJ1100 Maxim.

External links

• Yamaha XS/XJ 1100 Owners Association Home Page
• Bob Jones XS Eleven Heaven FAQ