Yamaha XS750
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The Yamaha XS 750 and Yamaha XS 850 was a line of motorcycles produced by the Yamaha Motor Corporation from 1976 into the 1980s for the worldwide motorcycle market. In the United States, the last model year was 1981.
These bikes are usually referred to as "Triples" because they have 3 cylinders.
The first 4 model years the bike displaced 750cc. This was increased to 850cc for the final 2 model years.
The Yamaha Triple was a technically innovative bike. It features dual overhead camshafts, 3 carburetors, shaft drive, triple disc brakes and solid alloy wheels. From 1978 they also had electronic ignition.
[edit] See also
- Yamaha XS Eleven - the 750's and 850's bigger brother
