Yamaha XS850SG Special

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Yamaha-XS850.jpg
Yamaha XS850SG Special
Manufacturer
Production 1980
Class Standard
Engine
Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Ignition Transistor controlled
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Air assisted telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel.
Rear: Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel
Brakes Front: 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers
Rear: Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 3.25H-19
Rear Tire 4.00H-17
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57.1"
Weight 241 kg / 531 lbs (dry), 258 kg / 569 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 24 Liters / 6.3 US gal
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 9.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25H-19 front tire and a 4.00H-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers in the front and a Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Air assisted telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel. while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel. The XS850SG Special was fitted with a 24 Liters / 6.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 241 kg / 531 lbs. The wheelbase was 1450 mm / 57.1" long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Yamaha XS850SG Special Yamaha XS850SG Special Yamaha XS850SG Special Yamaha XS850SG Special

Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Yamaha XS 850SG Special
Year 1980
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement 826 cc / 50.4 cu in
Bore X Stroke 71.5 x 68.6 mm
Compression 9.2:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication System Wet sump
Induction 3 x 34mm Hitachi HSC34 carburetors
Ignition Transistor controlled
Starting Electric and kick
Max Power 57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque 66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 ft-lb @6500 rpm
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Front Suspension Air assisted telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel.
Front Wheel Travel 175 mm / 6.9"
Rear Suspension Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel
Rear Wheel Travel 99 mm / 3.9"
Front Brakes 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 3.25H-19
Rear Tire 4.00H-17
Dimensions Length: 2175 mm / 85.6"Width: 900 mm / 35.4"Height: 1190 mm / 46.9"
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57.1"
Grounc Clearance 140 mm / 5.5"
Dry Weight 241 kg / 531 lbs
Wet Weight 258 kg / 569 lbs
Fuel Capacity 24 Liters / 6.3 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile 13.3 sec / 158 km/h / 98.2 mph