The Yamaha XV 750 Special (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 227 kg (500.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XV 750 Special (reduced effect) 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.
About 6% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 60th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 74th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 60% of Yamaha models with power data.
748 cc — larger displacement than about 73% of Yamaha models.
227 kg — heavier than about 74% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 26%.
12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.220 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 220.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 66.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1981 |
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| Category | Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 69.2 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 227 kg (500.4 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 161.0 km/h (100.0 mph) |
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