Yamaha XS 750 Special (1978) vs Paton 500 (1968)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Paton |
| Model: | XS 750 Special | 500 |
| Years: | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Two cylinder, 4 stroke, twin shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 747 cc / 45.6 cu in | 498.8 cc / 30.4 cub in |
| Ignition: | Electronic TCI | Electronic with variable advance |
| Clutch: | Multi-plate, wet | Dry, multiplate |
| Max Power: | 50.4 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm | 47.8 kW / 65 hp @10500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, adjustable, 36 mm | Telescopic forks hydraulic 25 mm |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks swing arm, 5-way preload adjustable | Tubular swingarm with twin shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 267mm Discs | 250 mm Drum, four shoes, four cam, Fontana |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc | 210 mm Drum, double cam, Fontana |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 110/80-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 230 kg / 507 lbs | 140 kg / 309 lbs |
| Top Speed: | 187 km/h 116 mph | 240 km/h / 149 mph |