| MODEL | YAMAHA XS 750 SPECIAL 1978 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, transverse three-cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 747 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 68 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 50.4 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic TCI |
| Induction | 3 x Mikuni BS34-II constant-velocity carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 36 mm, 176 mm / 6.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-way preload adjustable, 102 mm / 4.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 265 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 230 kg / 507 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100 km / 45 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h / 116 mph |
The custom-styled XS750 with a longer fork, teardrop tank and shorter seat and exhausts, aimed at the American cruiser market. Mechanically it is the same triple as the E but tuned slightly softer.
