XS11 Trivia

1. In 1977, the motorcycle press was invited to see the yet to be released 4 cylinder XS model. What was the model name? (Hint: it was the same as the emblem on the side covers.)
2. When the XS1100 was released into production, Yamaha let the press in on a little secret. What was it?
3. The name 'XS Eleven' was chosen for two reasons. The first is because it's an 1100 cc engine. What's the second?
4. How many models of XS1100 were there?
5. What size wrench is required to remove the seat?
6. What color was the XS1100E?
7. In 1980, U.S. regulations required that the speedometer only go as high as 85 mph. How high did the '79's speedo go?
8. Everyone who joins the mail list and who also owns an XS1100 or XJ1100 is automatically given the title Vice President, XS-XJ Eleven Owners Association. Who was appointed President for Life (with no voting rights)?
9. In 1980, the Special got slotted disk brake rotors. What year did the standard model get slotted disk brake rotors?

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