Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1980, 1981, 1982
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When the time came for Yamaha to join the Superbike ball, the Yamaha XS 1100 SF Midnight Special (also known as the Yamaha XS Eleven) was fashionably late. Liter bikes from Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki were already at the dance and making a name for themselves. Although the competing entries filled different needs, each was powered by an engine displacing 1,000cc or more.
YAMAHA XS 1100 SF Midnight Special 1980-1982
YAMAHA XS 1100 SF Midnight Special 1100
| engine specs | Type: | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder | Displacement: | 1102 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x2.6 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | Horsepower: | 95/8500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 66.5/6500 lb-ft/RPM OR 90/6500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 4xMikuni BS 34SS Carburetors |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi-discs | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telescopic Forks | Rear Suspension: | Dual Shocks Swing Arm | Front Brake: | 2x298mm Discs | Rear Brake: | Single 298mm Disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 89.6 in OR 2276 mm | Overall Width: | 33.7 in OR 856 mm | Seat Height: | 31.1 in OR 790 mm | Wheelbase: | 60.8 in OR 1544 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 569 lbs OR 258 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4 gallons OR 15.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.50-19 | Rear: | 4.50-17 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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