Owner's Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Quantity
Without oil filter element
replacement 2.6 L (2.3 lmp qt, 2.8 US qt)
With oil filter element
replacement 2.8 L (2.5 lmp qt, 3.0 US qt)
Total amount (dry engine) 3.2 L (2.8 lmp qt, 3.4 US qt)
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 (0.17 lmp qt, 0.20 US qt)
Air filter Dry type element
Fuel
Type UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 16 L (3.5 lmp gal, 4.2 US gal)
Reserve amount 3 L (0.7 lmp gal, 0.8 US gal)
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 (0.03–0.04 in)
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.789
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.070
Transmission type Constant-mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot
Gear ratio 1st 2.714
2nd 1.900
3rd 1.458
4th 1.166
5th 0.966
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 35°
Tr a i l
XVS650 153 mm (6.02 in)
XVS650A 145 mm (5.7 in)