The Yamaha XS 650 CX6 motorcycle specifications include a 653 cc (39.85 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XS 650 CX6 compares
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About 19% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
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653 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 1979 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 653 cc (39.85 cu in) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Standing valves |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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