1979 Yamaha XS 1100

Yamaha XS 1100 1979


1979 Yamaha XS 1100 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Motorcycle name Yamaha XS 1100
Year 1979
Category Sport touring
Rating 3.8  See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1101.0 ccm (67.18 cubic inches)
Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Power 95.0 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Top speed 215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
Compression 9.2:1
Bore x stroke 71.5 x 68.6 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI additional vacuum adjusted!   /  electric kick starter - Witch is separated from the  engine, for emergency mounting only
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multi-disc
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 29.0°
Trail 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front suspension Telescopic fork.
Front wheel travel 175 mm (6.9 inches)
Rear suspension Dual shocks Swing arm, preload adjustable
Rear wheel travel 80 mm (3.1 inches)
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 258.0 kg (568.8 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 286.0 kg (630.5 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.3682 HP/kg
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel capacity 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons)
Oil capacity 3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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Maintenance and service specs *
Engine oil SAE 20W-40
Brake fluid DOT 4
Spark plugs NGK BP6ES, NGK BPR6EIX
Idle speed 1100 +/- 50 RPM
Tire pressure front 32 PSI (2.2 Bar or 220 kPa)
Tire pressure rear 38 PSI (2.6 Bar or 260 kPa)
Fork tube size 37 mm (1.5 inches)
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual.
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