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{{Infobox Motorcycle
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|name            = Yamaha XS850  
{{Motorcycle
|image           =  
|name            = '''Yamaha XS850'''
|aka              = Specials
|photo           = yamaha-xs850-1976-1980-0.jpg|
|aka              = XS 850
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 80-81
|production      = 1980 - 1982
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XS750]]
|successor        =  
|successor        =
|class            =  
|class            = [[Standard]]
|engine          = 850cc
|engine          = in-line three, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      = 71.5mm x 68.6mm
|compression      =  
|compression      = 9.2:1
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        = 122 mph (196 km/h)
|power            =  
|power            = 77.38 HP (57.7 KW) @ 8500RPM
|torque          =  
|torque          =
|ignition        =  
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|BP7ES}} '80-81
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '80-81
|battery          = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '80-81
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '80-81
|transmission    =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|frame            =  
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|suspension      =  
 
|brakes          =  
|final_drive= Shaft
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '80-81
|frame            =
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}} '80-81
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Forks <br>
|rake_trail      =  
Rear: Swing Arm
|wheelbase        =  
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc
|length          =  
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}}  
|width            =  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}}  
|height          =  
|rake_trail      =
|seat_height      =  
|wheelbase        =
|dry_weight      =  
|length          =
|wet_weight      =  
|width            =
|fuel_capacity    =  
|height          =
|oil_capacity    =  
|seat_height      =
|fuel_consumption =  
|dry_weight      =
|turning_radius  =  
|wet_weight      = 258.0 kg
|related          =  
|fuel_capacity    = 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters)
|competition      =  
|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>
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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. 
The '''Yamaha XS850 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1980 to 1981.
==History==


Made in the US from 80-81
Made in the US from 80-81
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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|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 motorcycles|XS850]]
[[Category:Yamaha XS series]]
[[Category:Yamaha XS series]]
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

Revision as of 01:33, 10 November 2019

Yamaha-xs850-1976-1980-0.jpg
'Yamaha XS850'
Manufacturer
[[Yamaha]]
Also called XS 850
Production 1980 - 1982
Class [[:Category:Standard motorcycles|Standard]] [[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
Predecessor Yamaha XS750
Engine
in-line three, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 71.5mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Top Speed 122 mph (196 km/h)
Horsepower 77.38 HP (57.7 KW) @ 8500RPM
Air Filter K&N YA-1300 `80-81[1]
Spark Plug NGK BP7ES '80-81
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 '80-81
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension Front: Telescopic Forks
Rear: Swing Arm
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 258.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-146
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters)
Related Yamaha XS750
Manuals Service Manual

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 This is an evolved version of the 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 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

1976 - 1980 Yamaha XS 850



References

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.