![]() ![]() The press and customers see British influence when it came to style, as this was in many ways a clone of the Triumph 650 Bonneville (but with better reliability and ease of use). When released, the XS650 was equipped with two drum brakes and a kick starter. It was sold until 1985 (1983 for the North American market). ![]() Launched in 1970, this was the most powerful bike Yamaha had built at the time. Every brand had their flagship – Yamaha’s would definitely be the XS650. We can essentially thank the Japanese brands for all of this. Reliability and performance steadily improved, there were more options, and because of that, prices were lower. You’re a motorcycle enthusiast, which is why you know the 70’s were a decisive decade for the motorcycle market. Post Listing Update: This XS650 did not meet reserve with 3 bids up to $2,800. ![]()
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