SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement 2.6 L
With oil filter element
replacement 2.8 L
Total amount (dry engine) 3.2 L
Final gear oil
Type Hypoid gear oil SAE 80
(API GL4) or multi-grade hypoid
gear oil SAE 80W-90
Final gear case capacity 0.19 L
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 16 L
Reserve amount 3 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model × quantity BDS28 × 2
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction
modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, result-
ing in reduced component life and poor engine performance.
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / DPR7EA-9 or
DENSO / X22EPR-U9
Gap 0.8–0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.789
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.071
Transmission type Constant-mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot
Gear ratio 1st 2.714
2nd 1.900
3rd 1.458
4th 1.167
5th 0.967
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35°
Tr a i l
XVS650 153 mm
XVS650A 145 mm
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