Yamaha XV750

Make Model	Yamaha XV 750 Special
Year	1981 - 84
Engine	Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	83 x 69.2 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	8.7:1
Induction	2 x 40mm Hitachi carburetors
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	50.8 hp / 37.8 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque	5.4 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Suspension	36mm Kayaba forks
Front Wheel Travel	142 mm / 5.6 in
Rear Suspension	Monoshock single damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel	100 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes	Single 300mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	100/90-19
Rear Tyre	130/90-16
Dry Weight	213 kg / 469.5 lbs
Wet Weight	227 kg / 500.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 Litres / 3.2 US gal
Consumption Average	53 mpg
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	- / 44.1 m
Standing ¼ Mile	13.6 sec / 95.7 mph 154 km/h
Top Speed	111 mph 178.6 km/h

This American-style model mounted a newly developed 75-degree V-twin engine characterized by a sense of powerful torque that accentuated the solid American type ride. Also, adopting features like the first Monocross suspension in its class and shaft drive, it achieved higher levels of function and reliability as well. For these reasons this model won an especially strong reputation in overseas markets where longer riding distances are common.

Yamaha XV 750 Special