1971 Yamaha 650 XS1B

[@gerryryder1120]

Bought mine new in '71 from the dealer I worked for in West Australia. I got one of only two gold ones imported into WA. The others were green/white. Good ride, but a bit flighty in the front end after 70 MPH until I uprated the fork springs. Made a world of difference. Could keep up with a Bonnie of the same vintage. I'd owned a Triumph Trophy before the Yam and it was ho-hum compared to the XS. This second model (with Ceriani-style forks) was called XS1f in Oz. Yeah, still wish I had it.

[@richardcarey169]

The most beautiful motorcycle engine ever built

[@hoss1947]

Bought a new one just like that in 1971. It was a fun bike with the typical twin torque. Wish I still had it.

[@ianaristotlethompson4186]

What a lovely sound.

[@tomkozic8505]

Beautiful machine. Sounds amazing

[@micheltartar9571]

Ma moto de 71 à 81 , celle que j’ai préféré , une beauté et qui vous emmène au bout de l’Europe

[@ramishrambarran3998]

James Brolin. " Dr Stephen Kiley" in the tv series " Marcus Welby MD" rode one of these. Trinidad & Tobago.

[@とらみたさむ]

ロゴが塗りじゃなくコーションのヤマハはかっこいい！

[@maxtivey32]

Wish I still had mine (sold in 1980).

[@コテマキカラコン]

こんな美しいバイクがあったんね

[@SS-sh6ww]

Way better than any Bonneville.

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

Well, the early ones sure didn't handle as well as a Bonnie. Superior engine tho

[@vail4639]

What a beaut

[@Wardads1]

Still a damn fine looking bike ,I rather naked bikes than the cookie cutter faired over things running around now.

[@chadrollins100]

I have a parts bike,all there. Mice got to the tile under the seat.

[@ricardodascanoas]

Gostaria de comprar uma dessas.

[@hugot12]

when some guys change he pipes, it ruins its original classic deep rumble

[@txcch595]

トライアンフのパクリ

[@mafa8831]

❤❤👍👍