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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XS 850G | 
			
				| Years: | 1978-79 | 
			
			
					
						| 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, 175mm wheel travel. | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 175 mm / 6.9" | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping, 99 wheel travel | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 99 mm / 3.9" | 
			
					
						| 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 |