The Yamaha XS650 is a well-known classic medium displacement standard. Produced between 1968-1985 (though the US stopped getting them in 1983), they weren’t a game changer but I’m sure plenty of you readers used to have one. Here are two version that present a dilemma – to go with stock or with a mild custom?
2015 Yamaha YZF-R1M
The Yamaha R1M is the closest thing to a race rep that Yamaha has put out in many years – and only 500 are being sold this year. For a hefty markup, here’s your chance to grab one.
Ending Soon in Sweden – 1968 Norton Atlas Custom
Based on a ’68 Atlas, this beautiful Triton Cafe was built last year and apparently won first prize at an unnamed show.
Percy Tait Replica – 1969 Triumph T100 Racer
View Post1967 Honda CL77
Stored since 1988, this CL77 was recently discovered and is claimed to be an unmolested survivor. It’s been given a replacement front tire and tank badges, and it’s missing a chain guard, otherwise it’s original and complete.
90 Miles – 1973 Harley-Davidson Sportster
A few days ago, I featured a modern Sportster with a retro paint job that I really enjoyed:
1975 Yamaha RD350B
Here’s a one-owner RD350 in impressively original shape. God bless two strokes.
Sport or Tour – 1979/82 Honda CBX
Readers familiar with the Honda CBX will know that in 1981, Honda took their incredible 6-cylinder sportbike and turned it into a sport tourer. Today I’ve got a seller who’s unloading an example of both from his collection – so I want to know which bike you’d prefer!
1975 Hercules Wankel 2000
View Post1983 Moto Guzzi 1000SP
If Starsky and Hutch had to switch to a motorcycle, this Guzzi 1000SP seems like it’d be right up their alley.
1972 Penton Six Day 125
The Penton Six Day was a very important motorcycle – it was the start of the commercial relationship between John Penton and KTM.
2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon
Here’s a rare Italian dual sport in ‘very good’ condition – who needs a BMW GS when you can stand out from the pack like this?
Cheap Rare Tourer – 1983 Honda CB1000C Custom
Produced for just one year, the Honda CB1000C Custom was notable for the TRAC anti-dive system and dual-range transmission (a sub-transmission that let you choose high or low for any given gear, even if people only really used it to act as a sixth gear/overdrive).
1991 BMW K75S Custom
I’m a big fan of the K75, especially as a platform for custom bikes. My current favorite would have to be the Renard Speed Shop build, which made me instantly regret selling my K75C as soon as I first saw it. Here’s another custom that I’m on the fence about…what do you think?
1967 Gilera 106 Super Sport
This lovely little Italian is a fantastic rider that’s not cosmetically perfect – meaning you won’t mind riding it and possibly getting it dirty!