2018 Yamaha XVS650 A. Image credits - Yamaha.
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General information
Motorcycle name
Yamaha XVS650 A
Year model
2018
Type
Custom / cruiser
Rating
3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Engine size
649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Engine details
70°, V-twin
Compression
9.0:1
Bore x stroke
81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor. Mikuni
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition
TCI
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Fuel consumption
4.76 litres/100 km (21.0 km/l or 49.42 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
110.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Steel double cradle
Trail
102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension
41mm aluminum telescopic front fork
Front wheel travel
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension
Link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock
Rear wheel travel
86 mm (3.4 inches)
Front tire
130/90-16
Rear tire
170/80-15
Front brakes
Single disc
Diameter
298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter
200 mm (7.9 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
247.0 kg (544.5 pounds)
Seat height
710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1110 mm (43.7 inches)
Overall length
2350 mm (92.5 inches)
Overall width
880 mm (34.6 inches)
Ground clearance
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase
1625 mm (64.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options
Black
Starter
Electric
Instruments
Tank-mounted
Light
60/55-watt, halogen headlight
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