This Yamaha XS650 Chopper Is Way More Than a Cosmetic Affair, Flaunts Hardtail Anatomy. Published: 15 Feb 2024, 16:52 UTC • By: Silvian Secara. 13 photos. Photo: Brandan Trudinger.

It’s a breathtaking hardtail chopper based on a Yamaha XS650, which was commissioned by a client named Rodney with no budget constraints whatsoever.

The Yamaha XS 650 (TX 650) is often compared to British roadsters like the Triumph Bonneville due to its classic roadster appeal, ... Custom Yamaha XS 650 Chopper front third quarter view.

And when it comes to classic bikes, Yamaha has built some of the most reliable, well-loved models out there. The best part is that a lot of classic Yamahas are still surprisingly affordable.

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Although the Yamaha XS650 is a decades-old bike, custom builders still spot potential in the middleweight parallel-twin, SOHC motor powering it and still going strong today. For instance, the guys ...

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This Vodka-Powered Yamaha Motorcycle Just Set a Speed Record at Bonneville Normally booze and motorcycles aren't a good mix—not so with this modified Yamaha XS650. By Eric Brandt ...

The Yamaha XS650, which debuted in 1970 as the XS-1, was Yamaha's first serious four-stroke motorcycle. Despite initial criticism that it appeared too similar to its British twins, particularly ...