Xabre

2018 Yamaha Xabre Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2018 Yamaha Xabre naked motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 149.8 cc (9.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.1 HP (11.7 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14.3 Nm (10.5 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 107.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Xabre measures 135 kg (298 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10.2-liter (2.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2017 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.