Technical specifications
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| Model: |
XS 850SG Midnight Special |
| Years: |
1981 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
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Capacity:
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826 cc / 50.4 cu in
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Bore x Stroke:
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71.5 x 68.6 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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9.2:1
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Lubrication System:
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Wet sump
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Induction:
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3 x 34mm Hitachi HSC34 carburetors
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Ignition:
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Transistor controlled
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Starting:
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Electric and kick
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Max Power:
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57.7 kW / 79 hp @ 8500 rpm
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Max Torque:
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66.7 Nm / 6.8 kgf-m / 49.2 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm
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Transmission:
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5 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Shaft
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Front Suspension:
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Air assisted telescopic forks
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Front Wheel Travel:
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175 mm / 6.9 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Swing arm 4-way adjustable damping
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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99 mm / 3.9 in
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Front Brakes:
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2 x 267mm Discs, 1 piston calipers
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 267mm disc, 1 piston caliper
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Front Tyre:
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3.25H-19
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Rear Tyre:
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4.00H-17
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Dimensions:
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Length: 2175 mm / 85.6 in Width: 900 mm / 35.4 in Height: 1190 mm / 46.9 in
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Wheelbase:
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1450 mm / 57.1 in
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Grounc Clearance:
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140 mm / 5.5 in
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Dry Weight:
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241 kg / 531 lbs
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Wet Weight:
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258 kg / 569 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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13.3 sec / 158 km/h / 98.2 mph
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Road Test:
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Motor Cycling 1980 Two Wheels 1980
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