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PIANOS · 1977

P-70S

Yamaha
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Type
Pianos
Production
1977
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Audio Demos

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Compatible Sound ROMs

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Modifications

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System Components

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Specifications

Class
Standard
Power
95 hp (71 kW) @8000rpm (claimed)
Tires
Front3.5H19 BridgestoneRear4.5H17 Bridgestone
Brakes
FrontDual 298 mm (11.7 in) single-piston floating caliperRearSingle 298 mm (11.7 in) single-piston floating caliper
Engine
Air cooled,1,101 cc (67.2 cu in)transverse four,DOHC, carb. (4) Mikuni BS34II constant velocity
Torque
66.5 lb⋅ft (90.2 N⋅m) @6500rpm (claimed)
Weight
603 lb (274 kg)(wet)
Assembly
Iwata-shi, Shizuoka-ken, Japan
Successor
FJ 1100
Top speed
135 mph (217 km/h)
Wheelbase
1,530 mm (60.1 in)
Dimensions
W: 812 mm (32.0 in)
Frame type
Duplex Cradle Frame
Production
1977 (MY1978) – 1983
Rake,trail
20.5°, 130 mm (5.1 in)
Also called
XS 1100, XS Eleven, XS 1.1
Bore/stroke
71.5 mm x 68.6 mm
Predecessor
XS 750
Seat height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd.
Oil capacity
3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
Transmission
5-speed with drive shaft
Fuel capacity
US: 20 L (5.3 US gal) EU/RoW: 24 L (6.3 US gal)
Ignition type
Transistorized contact-less TCI with vacuum advance
Fuel consumption
40.3 mpg‑US(5.8 l/100 km)
Compression ratio
1978-1979: 9.2:1 1980-1983: 9.0:1

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