| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 750 SPECIAL 1981 - 1984 |
| Year | 1981 - 1984 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 75° V-Twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 69.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 37.8 kW / 50.8 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64.7 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 2 x 40 mm Hitachi carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm Kayaba forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, air pressure and rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 213 kg / 469.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 227 kg / 500.4 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 53 mpg (US) |
| Top Speed | 178.6 km/h / 111 mph |
The XV750 Special was the more laid-back custom-styled variant of the early XV750, with a single front disc, 16 inch rear wheel and a smaller tank. It shared the 75 degree V-twin and shaft drive with the other XV750 models.
