This bike has had an engine and gearbox rebuild a few thousand K's ago, the instruments have been refurbished and recalibrated. The swing arm bushes have been replaced with bearings and the ignition ...

1975 Yamaha XS650 custom bobber build No expenses spared in a full nut and bolt rebuild. ENGINE Full rebuild with an upgrade to 750cc kit, Hugh’s Handbuilt PMA and Pamco ignition, VM34 twin carbs, all ...

On the other hand, classics like the Yamaha XS650 have stood the test of time with their simple yet rock-solid design, earning a cult following among those who love reliable vintage bikes.

Triumph Street Twin 900 20. Yamaha XS650 The Yamaha XS650, produced from 1969 to 1983, is a classic bike that remains a favorite for its reliability and simplicity. Its 654 cc air-cooled, ...

Ah, the good old days. Back when the Watergate scandal was a big deal, so was motorcycling. The industry had exploded in ...

It happened to me back in 1985 when I first saw The Future Bike, and it happened to Leona, the lady who owns this very black XS650, eleven years ago when she saw it, too. It was, as they say, love at ...

Yamaha R3 updated for 2025 with fresh design, new features The R3 gets a new design in line with the R series of bikes and an up-only quickshifter. Published On Oct 10, 2024 12:37:00 PM ...

Launched in 1968, the Yamaha XS650 showcased a 653cc (39.8 cu-in) four-stroke, parallel twin engine characterized by its unique 360-degree crank and a horizontally split crankcase — a departure ...

1979 Yamaha XS650 engine (open carbs, later clutch, Boyer Micro Power ignition, one-off shotgun ‘pipes, Hughes Hand-Built oil cooler/lines)/frame (TC Bros hardtail)/wheels/rear brake/forks (longer ...

“The XS650 should be low, loud, and black all over,” states Chris, a full-time firefighter and part-time bike builder, on the requirements for this project. “The bike was in nice condition, and in ...

The death of the 600cc supersports, like the Yamaha R6, the Honda CBR600RR, and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, gave rise to a whole new segment of mid-displacement sport bikes that are more versatile.