Yamaha XS650 Engine. SG2012/Wikimedia Commons. The Yamaha XS650 entered the motorcycle scene in 1969, offering a refreshing alternative to the oil-leaking, maintenance-heavy machines of the era.

The Yamaha XS650, which debuted in ... The RD350's chassis was just as well thought out as its engine. Yamaha designed a double cradle frame with extra bracing in key areas to improve stability.

Yamaha’s XS650 rolls on a 19-inch multi-spoked front wheel, coupled with an 18-inch rear counterpart. This untamed beast has a dry weight of just 420 lbs (191 kg) and its wheelbase measures a ...

What you see here today is one of his later projects, which started with a Yamaha XS650 from the model-year 1983. The old Yammie was turned into a jaw-dropping cafe racer with as many as 250 man ...

Although the Yamaha XS650 is a decades-old bike, custom builders still spot potential in the middleweight parallel-twin, ... the original engine and wheels were kept.

Insure your 1979 Yamaha for just $75/year.* #1 insurer: 1 out of 3 insured riders choose Progressive. Savings: We offer plenty of discounts, and rates start at just $75/year. OEM parts in repairs: We ...

Starting with a '77 Yamaha XS650 engine, Pollock added a JE 750cc big-bore kit along with a Shell cam and R/D valve springs. An '81 Yamaha electronic ignition lights combustibles from 34mm Mikuni ...

Yamaha XS650 Engine. The Yamaha XS650 entered the motorcycle scene in 1969, offering a refreshing alternative to the ...