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1972 Yamaha XS650


Year: 1972
GENERAL
Make: Yamaha
Model: XS650
Retail New: $1,245
Retail Current: $1,500-$2,000
CHASSIS
Frame: Tubular steel cradle
Wheelbase: 1,403mm (56.1in)
Seat Height: 795mm (31.8in)
Front Tire: 90/90 x 19in
Rear Tire: 110/90 x 18in
Front Brakes: 195mm (7.8in) drum
Rear Brakes: 178mm (7.1in) drum
Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension: Swinging Arm
Instrumentation:
ENGINE
Engine Type: vertical twin
Engine Displacement: 650cc
Bore x Stroke: 75 x 74mm
Valve Train:
Valves per Cylinder:
Valve Adjustment:
Compression: 8.7:1
Carburetion: 2 x30mm Mikunis
Ignition: battery and coil
Starting System:
Lubrication:
Cooling System:
WEIGHT AND FUEL ECONOMY
Dry Weight:
Wet Weight: 428lbs
Load Capacity:
GVWR:
Fuel Capacity: 12.5ltr (3.3gal)
Average MPG:
Gallons to Reserve:
Range to Reserve:
TRANSMISSION
Clutch:
Number of Gears: 5
Final Drive:
PERFORMANCE
Charging Output:

Battery: 12v
Power: 53bhp
Torque:
Top Speed: 105mph
RPM @ 60:
Standing 1/4:
0-60:


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