The Yamaha XS650 is a mid-size [2] motorcycle that was made by the Yamaha Motor Company. The standard model was introduced in October 1969, and produced until 1979. The "Special" cruiser model was introduced in 1978 and produced until 1985.

After making only 2-stroke models since its founding in 1955, Yamaha Motor introduced this model as its first to mount a 4-stroke engine.

Mar 14, 2022 · This 1971 Yamaha XS1-B is powered by a numbers-matching 653cc four-stroke parallel twin paired with a five-speed transmission and is finished in gold with white stripes. Equipment includes a replacement fuel tank, a two-up seat, a chrome grab bar, a twin leading-shoe front drum brake, chrome fenders, dual Mikuni carburetors, and both center and ...

Apr 24, 2021 · The Yamaha XS-1 was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 1970. Max torque was 39.83 ft/lbs (54.0 Nm) @ 6800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 52.97 HP (39.5 KW) @ 7200 RPM.

Aug 30, 2012 · This green Yamaha XS1 is an American machine imported into UK . In 1968 British industry finally launched the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 only to be aced less than a year later by Honda's seminal CB750/4. Set against this background an upstart firm that had made its mark with two-strokes launched an all out assault on the American market ...

Mar 21, 2025 · The first Yamaha 4-stroke model featured a 650cc vertical, twin cylinder engine. It became extremely popular due to its reliability and high level of rider enjoyment. MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

In our first installment this week of November’s 2016’s Ride of the Month nominations, we feature the 1971 Yamaha XS1-650 presented by nominee Ray Curran. Here is some general information about the motorcycle.

Breaking With Tradition To Extend An Older One, Yamaha Comes Up With A Well-Disguised Racing Engine In A Sporting Big Bore Roadster. YAMAHA'S NEW BIG BORE will be likely to cause confusion to innocent bystanders. From a distance it resembles several other machines that follow the almost classic 650-cc or 750-cc vertical Twin pattern.

Oct 17, 2011 · Yamaha XS1-B 650cc – Motorcycle Sport July 1972 After making only 2-stroke models for the 15 years since its founding, to the point that its brand name had become synonymous with 2-strokes, Yamaha introduced its first 4-stroke engine on this model, which quickly won a popular following.

Apr 28, 2011 · With twin Mikuni carbs, the XS1's 653cc engine delivered ample power, but was set up with efficiency and economy in mind, not outright power. A horizontally split crankcase and high engineering tolerances meant it was more oil tight and reliable than its Brit inspiration, too.