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1978 Yamaha XS Eleven, 750 Special, XS750 & More - 8-Page Vintage Motorcycle Ad
Original, vintage motorcycle advertisementPage Size: Approx. 8" x 11" (21 cm x 28 cm) each pageCondition: Good
TWO-STROKE MYTHYamaha has been the undisputed leaderin two-stroke motorcycle technology for solong that our tour-stroke accomplishmentsmay have been overlooked by a lot of you.That being the case,we thought we'd betterbring you up to date a bit.Our 1978 four-stroke street line is perhapsthe most exciting and complete ever offeredby anyone. So complete, in fact, that it’s goingto take seven more pages to tell you about it.INTRODUCING THE XS ELEVEN®If your idea of agood motorcycle is afast motorcycle,takea seat on our excit-ing new XS Eleven.And hold on tightBecause the XSEleven is quite pos-sibly the fastest pro-duction four-strokeever built. In the standing quarter-mile,a com-pletely stock XS Eleven broke the 12-secondbarrier with a pavement-scorching time of11.73 seconds. (A test, by the way, conductednot by us, but by Motorcyclist Magazine.)Performance like that comes as no sur-prise when you consider the performer: ourtough, powerful new llOlcc, DOHC, four-cylinder engine.It’s ably assisted by four 34mm “Type II”constant-velocity Mikuni carburetors. Yamaha’sexclusive Transistor Controlled Ignition pro-vides a hot, reliable spark, using precise elec-tronic impulses instead of mechanical breakerpoints. And our vacuum advance system—another Yunaha exclusive—promises clean,efficient combustion and rocket-likeacceleration. —_But dori t get the idea the XS Elevensimply spews out raw power.It has finesse.The five-speed, constant-mesh gearbox is hooked upto the most sophisticatedt shaft drive system
* available for. ' smooth, turbine-like power,y.' with virtually no drive train noiseor maintenance. And none of the torquereaction that plagues other shaft-drivenmotorcycles.\ This penchant for smoothness plus theEleven’s narrow design and optimum framegeometry give it comfort and handlingcharacteristics totally uncharacteristic of; a superbike.And, of course, the XS Eleven comeswith all the extras you need, but don’tneed to pay extra for. Triple hydraulic discbrakes, for instance. One-piece cast aluminumwheels.Three-way-adjustable front forks.Electronic fuel gauge. Self-cancelling turnsignals. And much more.The XS Eleven. Be the first on your blockto fly one.INTRODUCING THE YAMAHA SPECIALSThe new Yamaha four-stroke Specials aremotorcycles you can really get into.Really.Because you sit “in” these machinesinstead of “on” them. In fact, you’ll find thatthe contoured stepped seat and pull-backhandlebars putyou in one ofmotorcycling’smost comfortablecruisingpositions.And all thetime you’refeeling goodyou’re looking good, too.With a sleekteardrop gastank. Short,mellow mega-phone pipes.One-piece castaluminumwheels. Trick paint.And chrome. Lots of chrome.But lest you think it’s all for show, remem-ber that beneath the custom exterior lurks thecustomary Yamaha four-stroke power, han-dling and reliability.There are three bikes to choose from.All very Special.750 Special. It boasts the same '(powerful, DOHC, four-stroke tripleas our popular 750 standard. a 6And the same unique, fully- I \enclosed shaft drive, for smooth, 'quiet, power transfer with minimalmaintenance. Its lean, narrow shapemakes for superb handling. As do the leadingaxle front forks, a feature usually found onlyon the most expensive motorcycles.650 Special. The classic single overheadcam, vertical twin has been a favorite ofjZ'WT four-stroke purists for years. It’san absolute masterpiece of___ simplicity and economy. And Yamahatechnology makes it a real power-~T1 / house, too. Wrap it up in its shiny newI custom package and you’ve got thei ultimate urban cruiser.( JWp 400. A smaller machine with the low,stepped seat and custom appeal of its biggerbrothers.The 400 offers sure power and quick,precise handling wherever you ride. It also hasa versatile six-speed transmission. Plus afew big-bike extras you might not expect:electric starter, self-cancelling turnsignals, ignition switch/ fork lock, andfive-way adj us table rear shocks.THESE BIKES NEED NO INTROBU€TI@MOurXS750 has alwaysbeen as well- engineeredand good-looking a motor-cycle as ever put tire topavement.But you know us. Wejust had to make it better.So we added a couple ofthings this year.A new red. Carmine.And a new red line. 9500 RPM.Cycle Guide was inspired to report: “It’s thefastest and best 750 you can buy.” They likedthe color, too.But even with all that extra power andresponse, the 750 engine is still as smooth asthey come. A quality no lessapparent in our five-speed,constant-mesh transmissionand state-of-the-art shaft drive.And this year, to give you abetter handle on handling,we’ve added three-way-adjust-able front forks.The XS750 is a perfect bike.Improved.If there’s one thing our XS500 engine hasgoing for it, it’s eight things. Eight valves.Four per cylinder.Why eight? Because theygive this DOHC twinmaximum horsepowerfrom minimum displacement.Add to that the unique Omni-Phase Balanc-ing System for smoothness and a compactroad racer-type frame for maneuverability andyou’ve got a bike unmatched in itsclass for performance__ and handling.It’s really in a classby itself.The XS400 Special Value Edition is a verygood way to get the best for the least.Its 391cc SOHC twin is smooth and reliablewith plenty of pull for cruising or touring.It has a versatile six speed transmission.Five way adjustable rear shocks.Chrome fenders.Complete instrumentation.Low price.. INTROOUCSNGAN iOEAWHOSE TIME HM COM!, AGAIN—*When’s the last timeyou saw one of those big, beautiful, single-cylinder, four-stroke street bikes of the’50s?Well, the next time you see one will be atyour Yamaha Dealer.The new SR500 is here. Along with allthe qualities you loved about those big-borebeauties.Its lightweight, economical and a positivecinch to maintain. And it has that sametorquey, throaty throb that spells out power.And plenty of it.It also boasts modem niceties like an elec-tronic ignition system; a piston indicatorwindow and compression release lever for fool-proof starting; front and rear hydraulic discbrakes; an all ball-and-roller-bearing engineAND NOW OURTWO-STROKE STREET LINE1 1 • 1 •«1 1The RD400 is it. Our entire two-strokestreet fleet.And with good reason. It’s theultimate two-stroke machine,a direct descendent ofthe legendary YamahaTZ350 road racers.Tire 1978 model isthe best yet.A wide range ofusable horsepower iSliWcombined with torque induction for low-endsnap and a short-throw six speed makesMpK the RD400 one quick machine.The handling is quick andresponsive.The styling sleek and racy.The RD400 is thefastest, most well-equipped two-stroke streetmachine there is.And that’s no line.for longer life; full instrumentation, includingself- cancelling turn signals; and a wholelot more.The SR500 is even better than youremember.SOMETHING OLD.SOMETHING NEW.The 1978 XS650 is one of those rarities. Asuccessful blend of tradition and technology.The vertical twin engine design has beenaround for forty years. Incredibly reliable.The Yamaha SOHC version preserves allthe pluses of the past and adds a few of itsown, making the XS650 smooth, steady andversatile, with power to spare. And the dis-tinctive Yamaha styling gives it a traditionallook all its own.It’s the best of then. And now.
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