2006-11-12 09:00:19 · 3 answers · asked by yamaha850 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I had a 1979 xs750 yamaha I didn't know they made an 850, but if it's a three cyclinder three carb bike I'll try to help
2006-11-12 11:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by wheeldave2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha 850 was an 850 cc , 4 cycle, three cylinder . It was the descendant of the Yamaha 750 triple. Not a particularly special bike, but not a bad one. It made good torque, average hp, around 65. Bike was very heavy, and not a really good handler. a bit top heavy as well. Shaft drive, small tank for the mileage it got. They made a few XS850 Specials, Black with gold trim, mag wheels. Seat A little tall for a cruiser. This bike went away when the next generation of four cylinder Yamahas came out, lighter, faster, better handling.
2006-11-12 19:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by stevensings20032001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were built like tanks. Very smooth, solid and reliable with good performance. Heavier than other bikes.
2006-11-13 16:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋