Yamaha XS 750 E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XS 750 E motorcycle specifications include a 747 cc (45.58 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 257 kg (566.6 lb).

Key specifications

1978-1979Model years
747 ccDisplacement
257 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19781979

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1978 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha XS 750 E compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement747 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight257 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 38% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 38% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement73rd

747 cc — larger displacement than about 73% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight82nd

257 kg — heavier than about 82% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 18%.

Fuel capacity82nd

18 L — larger than about 82% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line three, four-stroke • 747 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line three, four-stroke
Displacement 747 cc (45.58 cu in)
Bore × stroke 68.0 x 68.6 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 257 kg (566.6 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 198.0 km/h (123.0 mph)

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