Yamaha

YAMAHA XS 750D 1976

YAMAHA XS 750D 1976
YAMAHA XS 750D 1976 · Photo: Piero (Dutch Wikipedia), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA XS 750D 1976
Year1976
Engine TypeFour-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity747 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke68 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power47.7 kW / 64 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionBattery and coil
Induction3 x 34 mm Mikuni carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveShaft
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, swing arm, preload adjustable
Front Brakes2 x 267 mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 267 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight231 kg / 470 lbs
Wet Weight249 kg / 550 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.5 L/100 km / 42.9 US mpg
Top Speed171 km/h / 106 mph
Yamaha file

Yamaha's first four-stroke multi: an air-cooled, shaft-driven transverse triple built to rival Honda and Kawasaki fours. It was smooth and refined but modest in power, and early bikes had gearbox problems that prompted later revisions.