1979 Yamaha XS1100
The bike on display has travelled 1.7 km since new; essentially it is still a new bike. The bike was ordered new in a crate, the original owner sadly suffered a stroke before it was delivered. Knowing they needed a bigger partner to compete with the competition Yamaha introduced its XS1100 for 1978. Much of the media had expected a 1,000cc machine to fill the spot, but the designers at Yamaha surprised everyone with the 1101cc capacity engine. When Cycle magazine took an XS1100 to the local drag strip for its January 1978 issue, the massive XS11 laid down speeds never before seen by a Superbike of the period. Nineteen runs were made, with every run coming in under 12 seconds. Their best run was 11.82, a time unmatched by any bike prior to the XS.
Close-up of a black Yamaha motorcycle on display inside a showroom, with large windows showing buildings and a parking lot outside.
Close-up of a motorcycle's front headlight and handlebars, with a blurred cityscape background visible through the window.
A black Yamaha motorcycle on display inside a showroom near large glass windows. The motorcycle has chrome details, a leather seat, and is surrounded by black chain barriers. Reflections of overhead lights can be seen on the motorcycle's glossy surface.
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Vintage Yamaha XS Eleven motorcycle on display at a museum or dealership, with a parking lot and modern buildings visible through the window.
A row of motorcycles parked inside a showroom or garage, with a yellow and blue vintage race car visible in the background through the glass door.
Close-up of motorcycle dashboard gauges showing speed and RPM, with turn signal indicator and various control switches.
Close-up side view of a black motorcycle with gold accents, showing the seat and part of the engine with the label 'X.S Eleven'.
A black Yamaha motorcycle with chrome accents, showing the engine, seat, and rear suspension, displayed indoors near a window.
A black Yamaha motorcycle parked outside of a building with large windows, reflecting blue sky and clouds. The building is labeled 'Silo Hotel' and there are cars parked nearby.