Yamaha XV 700 SS Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XV 700 SS motorcycle specifications include a 699 cc (42.65 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).

Key specifications

1986Year released
699 ccDisplacement
58.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
238 kgWet weight
710 mmSeat height
13 LFuel tank
145 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha XV 700 SS 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.

Displacement699 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 27% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight238 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 28% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height710 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity13 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th 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.

Displacement72nd

699 cc — larger displacement than about 72% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight77th

238 kg — heavier than about 77% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 23%.

Seat height17th

710 mm — taller than about 17% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity50th

13 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,235 mm
This bike

2,235

Yamaha avg

2,082

7% above average.

Overall width840 mm
This bike

840

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Seat height710 mm
This bike

710

Yamaha avg

793

10% below average.

Ground clearance145 mm
This bike

145

Yamaha avg

181

20% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 699 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 710 mmClearance 145 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 140/90-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 140/90-15
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Engine oil capacity 3.00 L (3.17 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 260 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.16:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1986

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 699 cc (42.65 cu in)
Torque 58.8 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 80.2 x 69.2 mm (3.2 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Hitachi 40 mm
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI)
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 3.00 L (3.17 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Wet plate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Backbone pressed steel – engine is a stressed member
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Dual Kayaba Shocks
Front wheel travel 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rake 32.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Single piston calipers
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 140/90-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 238 kg (524.7 lb)
Dry weight 225 kg (496 lb)
Seat height 710 mm (28.0 inches)
Overall length 2,235 mm (88.0 inches)
Overall width 840 mm (33.1 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.00 L (3.43 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.00 L (0.79 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2489 hp/kg

Other specifications

Exhaust system Double chromed pipes with common mid-chamber
Price as new US$ 3049. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.