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Latest revision as of 22:35, 23 November 2019

Yamaha-XV750-84.jpg
Yamaha XV750 Special
Manufacturer
Also called XV 750 Special
Production 1981 - 84
Class Cruiser
Engine
Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Top Speed 111 mph 178.6 km/h
Ignition CDI
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: 36mm Kayaba forks
Rear: Monoshock single damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping
Brakes Front: Single 300mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Weight 213 kg / 469.5 lbs (dry), 227 kg / 500.4 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 111 mph 178.6 km/h.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.7:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc 1 piston caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 36mm Kayaba forks while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock single damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping. The XV750 Special was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 213 kg / 469.5 lbs.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Yamaha XV 750 Special












This American-style model mounted a newly developed 75-degree V-twin engine characterized by a sense of powerful torque that accentuated the solid American type ride. Also, adopting features like the first Monocross suspension in its class and shaft drive, it achieved higher levels of function and reliability as well. For these reasons this model won an especially strong reputation in overseas markets where longer riding distances are common.




Make Model Yamaha XV 750 Special
Year 1981 - 84
Engine Type Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 83 x 69.2 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 8.7:1
Induction 2 x 40mm Hitachi carburetors
Ignition CDI
Starting Electric
Max Power 50.8 hp / 37.8 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque 5.4 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Front Suspension 36mm Kayaba forks
Front Wheel Travel 142 mm / 5.6 in
Rear Suspension Monoshock single damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel 100 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes Single 300mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Dry Weight 213 kg / 469.5 lbs
Wet Weight 227 kg / 500.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal
Consumption Average 53 mpg
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0
Standing ¼ Mile 13.6 sec / 95.7 mph 154 km/h
Top Speed 111 mph 178.6 km/h