
Tough durability, classic look and abundance of cheap parts make this bike a perfect platform to build a custom chopper, bobber or café racer. This vibration is very noticeable at idle – but it’s a characteristic that many appreciate about the bike.Īt the heart of the XS650 is an indestructible engine. This provides an even firing interval between the two cylinders, but also produces vibration by the two pistons rising and falling together. The large parallel twin engines has a 360° crank angle. When Yamaha launched the XS 650 in 1968 it had one of the most advanced engines of all the large parallel twin motorcycles… Then, the “Special” cruiser model was introduced in 1978 and manufactured through 1985. The standard model was introduced in 1968 and produced through 1979.

The XS 650 big twin, in America and worldwide has developed a cult following for good reason. Scroll down for a list of XS650 hardtail frames for sale:ĭid you know, the Yamaha Motor Company produced Over a quarter million XS650’s in 40 different variations between 19.
