Editing Yamaha XS850

Made in the US from 80-81
Also offered in Europe in 80-82
This is an evolved version of the [[Yamaha XS750 Triple Special|XS750]] (a shaft drive, 2 valve per cylinder, 3 cylinder, 4 stroke) which was basically bored out in 1980 to become the 850.


Offered as
*XS850G    80 Standard UJM
*XS850SG   80 Special
*XS850LG   80 Midnight Special
*XS850H    81 Standard UJM
*XS850SH   81 Special
*XS850LH   81 Midnight Special

Information and a forum following is the same as for the [[Yamaha XS750 Triple Special|XS750]].
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-{{Motorcycle
-|name             = Yamaha XS850
-|photo            = yamaha-xs850-1976-1980-0.jpg|
-|aka              = XS 850
-|manufacturer     = Yamaha
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 1980 - 1982
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XS750]]
-|successor        =
-|class            = Standard
-|engine           = in-line three, four-stroke
-|bore_stroke      = 71.5mm x 68.6mm
-|compression      = 9.2:1
-|top_speed        = 122 mph (196 km/h)
-|power            = 77.38 HP (57.7 KW) @ 8500RPM
-|torque           =
-|ignition         =
-|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '80-81
-|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '80-81
-|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
-Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
-|final_drive= Shaft
-|frame            =
-|suspension       =Front: Telescopic Forks <br>
-Rear: Swing Arm
-|brakes           =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc
-|front_tire       = {{tire|3.25-19}}
-|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.00-18}}
-|rake_trail       =
-|wheelbase        =
-|length           =
-|width            =
-|height           =
-|seat_height      =
-|dry_weight       =
-|wet_weight       = 258.0 kg
-|fuel_capacity    = 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters)
-|oil_capacity     =
-|oil_filter       = K&N KN-146
-|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
-|fuel_consumption =
-|turning_radius   =
-|related          = [[Yamaha XS750]]
-|competition      =
-|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N YA-1300}} `80-81<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
-}}
-The '''[[Yamaha]] XS850''' was a in-line three, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1976 and 1982. It could reach a top speed of 122 mph (196 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 77.38 HP (57.7 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
-==History==
 Made in the US from 80-81
 Also offered in Europe in 80-82
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 *XS850LH   81 Midnight Special
-Information and a forum following is the same as for the [[Yamaha XS750|XS750]].
+Information and a forum following is the same as for the [[Yamaha XS750 Triple Special|XS750]].
-==Engine==
-The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line three, four-stroke. A 71.5mm [[bore]] x 68.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 826.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).
-==Drive==
-The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
-==Chassis==
-It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Swing Arm. The XS850 was fitted with a 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters) fuel tank.
-==1980 - 1982 Yamaha XS 850==
-[[File:yamaha-xs850-1976-1980-0.jpg|600px|1976 - 1980 Yamaha XS 850]]
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
-{{Yamaha}}
-[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XS850]]
-[[Category:Yamaha XS series]]
-[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]