Yamaha XS1B

[@philt7003]

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]

Nice! I've had more people tell me stories about that 71 Yammie than any of my other bikes.

[@philt7003]

@@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.

[@peterwilliamson4296]

The iconic XS Yamaha! What a stunning classic they are.

[@alanlake5220]

They have a lovely sound to them .

[@mbcoll8154]

Great riding video. Thanks for no music or any bull to screw it up.

[@douglasmason6112]

Hahaa...👍

[@zefferan0]

This bike is my dream since I was teenager. Need to finally buy one and restore..

[@douglasmason6112]

Thanks, a great all around bike. Very similar to my 1970 Triumph Bonneville, but no oil leaks.

[@hodaka1000]

Best British bike ever built

[@douglasmason6112]

Hahaa...Yes

[@brucebest1166]

Had one of those xs1 1970 in New Zealand. Better sound than the Bonnie. Would love another.

[@douglasmason6112]

Yes, I also have a 70 Bonneville that is a sweet ride, but the Yammie is the "refined & reliable" version of that bike.

[@douglas9607]

Nice bike.

[@garycichra991]

Great bikes , I owned a 1975 xs 650

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

The bike to compete with British bike sales.

[@aguiristante]

looks like fun. does it vibrate much

[@calvincandie3220]

How much do these bikes cost?