Yamaha XS 1100 S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XS 1100 S motorcycle specifications include a 1,101 cc (67.18 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 276 kg (608.5 lb).

Key specifications

1981-1982Model years
1,101 ccDisplacement
276 kgWet weight
24 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19811982

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1981 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Yamaha XS 1100 S 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.

Displacement1,101 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 100% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight276 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 48% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity24 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 84% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 98th 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.

Displacement87th

1,101 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight86th

276 kg — heavier than about 86% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 14%.

Fuel capacity98th

24 L — larger than about 98% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 1,101 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.50-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.50-17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 1,101 cc (67.18 cu in)
Bore × stroke 71.5 x 68.6 mm (2.8 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 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.50-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 276 kg (608.5 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 24.00 L (6.34 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 217.0 km/h (134.8 mph)

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.