Yamaha XS650 / XS-1

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Yamaha XS650 / XS-1
Manufacturer
Production 1969
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Top Speed 185 km/h / 115 mph
Ignition Battery, induction coil
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: Dual shock absorbers
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.50-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Wheelbase 1410 mm / 55.5"
Weight 185 kg / 408 lbs (dry),
Oil Capacity 3.0 Liters / 3.2 US qts
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 185 km/h / 115 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.4:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shock absorbers. The XS650 / XS-1 was fitted with a 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 185 kg / 408 lbs. The wheelbase was 1410 mm / 55.5" long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Yamaha XS 650 (XS-1)
Year 1969
Engine Type Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 653 cc / 39.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke 75 x 74 mm
Compression 8.4:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction 2 x Mikuni carburetors
Ignition Battery, induction coil
Starting Kick
Max Power 39.5 kW / 53 hp @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque 54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension Dual shock absorbers
Front Brakes Drum
Rear Brakes Drum
Front Tire 3.50-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Dimensions Length: 2175 mm / 85.6"Width: 905 mm / 35.0"Height: 1135 mm / 44.7"
Wheelbase 1410 mm / 55.5"
Ground Clearance 150 mm / 5.5"
Dry Weight 185 kg / 408 lbs
Fuel Capacity 12.5 Liters / 3.3 US gal
Oil Capacity 3.0 Liters / 3.2 US qts
Top Speed 185 km/h / 115 mph