Wow. My cousin had one of these new in 1971. I liked it so much that I bought a used one the next year. So we had matching 1971 XS650 for one season. Then I traded mine in on a brand new 1973 XS650 ( Blue) the following year. A year later I sold it to fund a brand new 1974 Ducati GT750. It was a good time to be alive. The 70-71-72 XS650 had a real nice exhaust note.
@@douglasmason6112 There was just such an aura about that thing. After a decade of lusting after BSA and Triumph 650 ( which were BIG Bikes in that era), the XS650 came along. Just the look, the styling, the sound - it was awesome.
Wow. My cousin had one of these new in 1971. I liked it so much that I bought a used one the next year. So we had matching 1971 XS650 for one season. Then I traded mine in on a brand new 1973 XS650 ( Blue) the following year. A year later I sold it to fund a brand new 1974 Ducati GT750. It was a good time to be alive. The 70-71-72 XS650 had a real nice exhaust note.
Nice! I've had more people tell me stories about that 71 Yammie than any of my other bikes.
@@douglasmason6112 There was just such an aura about that thing. After a decade of lusting after BSA and Triumph 650 ( which were BIG Bikes in that era), the XS650 came along. Just the look, the styling, the sound - it was awesome.
The iconic XS Yamaha! What a stunning classic they are.
Great riding video. Thanks for no music or any bull to screw it up.
Hahaa...👍
They have a lovely sound to them .
Had one of those xs1 1970 in New Zealand. Better sound than the Bonnie. Would love another.
Yes, I also have a 70 Bonneville that is a sweet ride, but the Yammie is the "refined & reliable" version of that bike.
Best British bike ever built
Hahaa...Yes
This bike is my dream since I was teenager. Need to finally buy one and restore..
Thanks, a great all around bike. Very similar to my 1970 Triumph Bonneville, but no oil leaks.
looks like fun. does it vibrate much
Nice bike.
Great bikes , I owned a 1975 xs 650
The bike to compete with British bike sales.
How much do these bikes cost?