XS1100 -- Everything You Need To Know

[DogBunny]

https://oldbikebarn.com/blogs/blog/...EPAvGxIhRTMYL9iWKC_C-JXurHNL9EGUh3Ue4=.YtvvEc
In today's mailbox. I've never been a fan of 4 cylinders, or of heavy bikes, never thought much of the XS1100, but this changed my thinking.

 

[Jim]

Had an Eleven back in the 80's. By the time I got it sorted, I sold it on. I regret that.
In a straight line it was a beast.

 

[650Skull]

Nice XS11 Cafe Racer

 

[Jim]

Nice XS11 Cafe Racer
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I'd love to get ahold of one... Cafe it very similar to the one you just put up.

 

[Jim]

 

[jetmechmarty]

I've had mine for a long time, and I just love it. I think I've put about 100,000 miles on it.

 

[jetmechmarty]

From the Texavina site.

 

[650Skull]

Pics/Brochures i have

 

[650Skull]

XS1.1 Sport

 

[Grewth]

I do wish people wouldn't write things like that.
XS11's are relatively cheap over this side of the pond, while other '70's Japanese superbikes are now fetching silly prices, you can still pick up a XS11 Special for £1000 to £1500 if it needs some tidying up.
The trouble is that I'm broke at the moment, I'd like prices to stay low for a year or two so I can bag a couple and stash them away.
That's not gonna happen if they suddenly become fashonable

 

[arcticXS]

Here is a different one.....

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_xs1100_martini.htm

https://classic-motorbikes.net/yamaha-1-1-martini-classic-rides-of-the-pre-pensioner/

 

[gggGary]

Or it's final iteration the XJ1100J

The version you want if your inseam is 30" or less.
It's an acquired taste, but the integrated brake works fine once you get used to it.
Wouldn't take much to make this one your classic.
Rode this then the R1200GS. Mumble, mumble, antiques is antiques.

 

[jetmechmarty]

I do wish people wouldn't write things like that.
XS11's are relatively cheap over this side of the pond, while other '70's Japanese superbikes are now fetching silly prices, you can still pick up a XS11 Special for £1000 to £1500 if it needs some tidying up.
The trouble is that I'm broke at the moment, I'd like prices to stay low for a year or two so I can bag a couple and stash them away.
That's not gonna happen if they suddenly become fashonable

As compared to KZ and GS liter bikes, the XS1100 hasn't been getting the attention that they do, even though you can make the argument that the XS is the better bike. I've been involved in the community for about 20 years. XS11.com is dead and taken up by XS11.club. It's very slow as compared to here. The XS11 rallies, what's left of them are attended on other bikes. XS Southeast evolved into Vintage Yamaha Rally and the XS1100 is no longer predominant. Parts are becoming scarce as well. Younger folks buy them because they're cheap then usually destroy them. They may be rare sooner than later.

 

[jetmechmarty]

 

[jetmechmarty]

I can get it through a corner just fine. Here, I'm erasing the chicken strips.

I like the sound as well.

 

[mm1ut1]

My frankenbike. It’s made from several different bikes. Title says 79 special but it has a 17” rear wheel. Trying to sort out the carbs as they look like later than 79.
Mystery wiring, rear wheel space problems. It does look good sitting there….

 

[Mailman]

In the 70’s Yamahas we’re my thing. I started with an RD350 in high school, bought an XT500 when I was 19, then an XS650 when I was in my early 20’s and finally an XS750. The next logical step for me would’ve been an XS1100 and I did want one. I remember when that black and gold Special first came out, I remember thinking that was so cool looking! But alas, like so many of us here, my mid 20’s became more about being married and having kids and working two jobs and motorcycles went by the wayside.
Still….I sure would’ve liked to own an XS1100.

 

[xjwmx]

There was a long-time member here who went by "Jayel" who posted he quit the XS650 and got an XS1100, and he was never heard from again...

 

[MrBultaco]

The shop I worked at installed a turbo on a 1979 model...talk about a screamer.

 

[madmax-im]

I'm no stranger to the XS1100s...1979 XS1100F...1980 XS1100G.. 1981 XS1100SH .. 1982 XJ1100Maxim...and 1 1982 XJ750 Maxim