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Power/Weight
0.25 hp/kg
Top Speed
170 km/h
Torque
59 Nm
Engine
699 ccm
Technical Overview
1986 Yamaha XV 700 SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1986 Yamaha XV 700 SS relies on a 699 cc (42.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56 HP (40.9 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 58.8 Nm (43.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 80.1 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the XV 700 SS measures 238 kg (525 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 260 km (162 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).
Specific Output
80.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.25 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~260 km (162 mi)
Engine
Displacement699.0 ccm (42.65 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power56.0 HP (40.9 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque58.8 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke80.2 x 69.2 mm (3.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Hitachi 40 mm
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionTransistor Controlled Ignition (TCI)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Max RPM9500
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Top Speed170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustDouble chromed pipes with common mid-chamber
Chassis
Frame TypeBackbone pressed steel - engine is a stressed member
Rake32.0°
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Front Travel145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual Kayaba Shocks
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre140/90-15
Front BrakesDouble disc. Single piston calipers
Front Brake Ø267 mm (10.5 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Weight incl.238.0 kg (524.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2489 HP/kg
Seat Height710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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