Yamaha XS 2 E Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XS 2 E motorcycle specifications include a 654 cc (39.91 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 194 kg (427.7 lb).

Key specifications

1972Year released
654 ccDisplacement
194 kgWet weight
12.5 LFuel tank

How the Yamaha XS 2 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.

Displacement654 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 19% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight194 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 46th 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.

Displacement66th

654 cc — larger displacement than about 66% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight58th

194 kg — heavier than about 58% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 42%.

Fuel capacity46th

12.5 L — larger than about 46% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 654 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.50-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 1972

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 654 cc (39.91 cu in)
Bore × stroke 75.0 x 74 mm (3.0 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.50-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 194 kg (427.7 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.50 L (3.30 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)

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