How fast is a Yamaha XS1100?

How fast is a Yamaha XS1100?

Yamaha XS Eleven

Manufacturer Yamaha
Top speed 129.4 mph (208 km/h)
Power 95 hp (71 kW) @8000rpm (claimed)
Torque 66.5 lb⋅ft (90.2 N⋅m) @6500rpm (claimed)
Ignition type Transistorized, vacuum advance

Is a XS1100 a good bike?

It would seem the new Yamaha XS1100 was the perfect bike for any occasion. Indeed, when devouring miles that came in a straight line, the XS was at the top of the food chain. The smoothness of the engine coupled to comfortable accommodations made for a machine that could eat highway miles without a hint of indigestion.

When did the Yamaha 1100 come out?

The Yamaha Virago XV1100 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation between 1986 and 1999. It was one of several in the Virago line and was positioned as a large-size cruiser with an engine displacement of 1,063 cc (64.9 cu in).

What was the Yamaha Midnight Special?

The Midnight Special in this story is a limited edition motorcycle built by Yamaha in the early 1980s — at the time, a bike of which dreams were made. Two Midnight Specials, a 1980 and a 1981 machine, came to Dane Berens in one piece, but with their glow badly dimmed.

How many miles per gallon does a Yamaha V Star 1100 GET?

Seat height: 27.0 in. Fuel mileage: 31 to 39 mpg, 35.2 mpg avg. Additional motorcycle motorcycle road tests and comparison tests covering over 100 cruiser models are available at the Road Tests section of MotorcycleCruiser.com.

Is the Yamaha V Star heavy?

With a curb weight of 545 pounds, it sure is a heft to carry around, and so a linear braking setup helps in getting used to the momentum it carries.

How many miles will a Yamaha V Star 1100 last?

Even today, many of these bikes can still be seen cruising down the road. Many of these bikes have made it past 80,000 miles. While the bike itself performs very well, there still are some causes of complaint, as there are with any bike.