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Just out of curiosity, which of all the stock Yamaha XS and XJ 11's that came out from 1979 to 1984 was the fastest?
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The 78 Standard. Back then emissions standards started kickin everyones @sses after that. -
But then most here are goin to say that the black ones are faster....
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Which XS was the fastest? The first-year '78 was the only one that ever delivered sub-12 second 1/4 mile times for the magazines to my knowledge. And they smoked the clutch in the process (I think I still have that 'Cycle World' issue around here somewhere...). My ex worked for a dealer, and I was told that the '79-up bikes had been detuned for reliability/longevity/economy.
The later bikes didn't get as much coverage (being basically unchanged) but in the tests I remember, performance was in the low 12s.
The best XS? The one YOU own, of course!! LOL
'78 E original ownerFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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