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The XS Eleven made its debut in 1978 as the largest capacity Japanese superbike then currently in production. It featured dual front [[disc brakes]], a rear disc brake, shaft drive and cast wheels. A "factory custom" styled XS Eleven Special was released along side it in 1979. Both models were superceded by the 1982 XJ1100 Maxim. | The XS Eleven made its debut in 1978 as the largest capacity Japanese superbike then currently in production. It featured dual front [[disc brakes]], a rear disc brake, shaft drive and cast wheels. A "factory custom" styled XS Eleven Special was released along side it in 1979. Both models were superceded by the 1982 XJ1100 Maxim. | ||
==1979== | |||
[[Image:1979-Yamaha-XS1100-Red-1619-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Yamaha XS1100 in Red]] | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.xs11.com Yamaha XS/XJ 1100 Owners Association Home Page] | *[http://www.xs11.com Yamaha XS/XJ 1100 Owners Association Home Page] |
Revision as of 13:22, 4 March 2007
The Yamaha XS Eleven motorcycle made its debut in 1978. It was a superbike powered by an air-cooled 1102cc 4-stroke, DOHC inline four-cylinder engine mounted transversely in a duplex cradle frame. At the time of it's release in 1978 the XS11 was the fastest production motorcycle in the world.
There were three models: the standard style XS Eleven, factory custom XS Eleven Special, and XJ1100 Maxim. The standard model, first released in 1978, had a larger, 5.4 gallon tank than the special's (1979 and up) 4.5 gallon tank, as well as a larger rear tire and wider handle bars. The special had "buckhorn" style handlebars and a leading front axle, giving it more of a cruser look. In '80 and '81 Yamaha offered a "Midnight Special" version (all across the XS line) with a black tank (with gold flakes) and gold trim/side covers/wheels.
Models
The XS Eleven made its debut in 1978 as the largest capacity Japanese superbike then currently in production. It featured dual front disc brakes, a rear disc brake, shaft drive and cast wheels. A "factory custom" styled XS Eleven Special was released along side it in 1979. Both models were superceded by the 1982 XJ1100 Maxim.
1979
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