Yamaha XS750 Special

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Yamaha XS750
Manufacturer
Also called XS750E, XS 750 E, XS750 US. Custom, XS 750 US. Custom, XS750 Special, XS 750 Special, XS 750
Production 1978
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Ignition Electronic TCI
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks, adjustable, 36 mm
Rear: Dual shocks swing arm, 5-way preload adjustable
Brakes Front: 2 x 267mm Discs
Rear: Single 265mm disc
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Multi-plate, wet.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 267mm Discs in the front and a Single 265mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks, adjustable, 36 mm while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks swing arm, 5-way preload adjustable.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Yamaha XS750

Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Yamaha XS 750 Special
Year 1978
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 747 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke 68 х 68.6 mm
Compression 9.5:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Induction 3 x Mikuni BS34-II constant velocity carburetors
Ignition Electronic TCI
Starting Electric
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Max Power 50.4 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 14.63 / 2nd 9.48 / 3rd 7.76 / 4th 6.53 / 5th 5.71:1
Rake 27º
Trail 114 mm / 4.5"
Front Suspension Telescopic forks, adjustable, 36 mm
Front Wheel Travel 176 mm / 6.9"
Rear Suspension Dual shocks swing arm, 5-way preload adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel 102 mm / 4.0"
Front Brakes 2 x 267mm Discs
Rear Brakes Single 265mm disc
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18