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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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Wheels
XVS650
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 19 × MT 2.50
19 M/C × MT 2.50
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C × MT 3.50
XVS650A
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 16 × MT 3.00
16 M/C × MT 3.00
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C × MT 3.50
Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Drum brake
Operation Right footSuspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
XVS650
Front 140 mm
Rear 86 mm
XVS650A
Front 140 mm
Rear 98 mm
Electrical systems
Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition
(digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 20 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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