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Yamaha XS 850G (1979)

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1979 Yamaha XS 850G
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Make: Yamaha
Model: XS 850G
Years: 1979
Engine: Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 826 cc / 50.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 71.5 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 3 x 34mm Hitachi carburetors
Ignition: Battery powered triggered
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Air assisted telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 175 mm / 6.9 in
Rear Suspension: Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 99 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Wet Weight: 258 kg / 569 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile: 13.3 sec / 158 km/h / 98.2 mph
Road Test: Motor Cycling 1980 Two Wheels 1980