XV 750 SE

1982 Yamaha XV 750 SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1982 Yamaha XV 750 SE custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 66.8 HP per liter, 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 750 SE measures 227 kg (500 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.54 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1982 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.