Yamaha XS 650 XS2 1972 RESTORED

Today you are bidding on XS2 version 1972 (Matching Number) The bike is in perfect condition and restored What is a 650 XS? The Yamaha XS650 is a mid-size motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company. The standard model was introduced in 1968 and produced through 1979. The "Special" cruiser model was introduced in 1978 and produced through 1985. The XS650 began with the 1955 Hosk SOHC 500 twin. After about 10 years of producing 500 twin. Hosk engineers designed a 650 cc twin. Later the Hosk company was acquired by Showa Corporation. and in 1960 Yamaha had bought Showa with Hosk's early design of 650 cc twin The origins of the Yamaha XS650 reach back to 1955 and now defunct Japanese manufacturer Hosk. Hosk made an impressive and fast 500cc twin modelled after the German manufacturers' HOREX 500 seen below. After @ 10 years of producing the 500 twin. Hosk engineers designed a 650cc twin. Hosk was then acquired by Showa Corporation. and in 1960 Yamaha bought Showa. When the Yamaha XS 650 was unveiled in '68 it had a very advanced design. The engine and gearbox were "unit construction" with the crankcase split horizontally for ease of assembly and maintenance where most (British) contemporaries in 1968 had a vertically split crankcase or "pre-unit". with separate engine and gearbox. Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company Also called XS-1. XS-2 Parent company Yamaha Corporation Production 1968–1985 Class Standard Engine 654 cc. 2-stroke. nbsp;parallel twin. nbsp;air-cooled. nbsp;SOHC. 2 valves per cylinder Compression ratio 8. 4:1 Power 50 bhp 36. 4 kW @ 7200 rpm (XS-F) Torque 54 Nm @ 6800 rpm (XS-F) Ignition type Contact point-pre 1980 TCI-post 1980 Transmission 5-Speed Frame type tubular steel Suspension Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging fork Brakes Front: 1x disc (earlier models); 2x disc (later models) Rear: drum Tires Front: 3. 50-19 Rear 4. 00-18 Distance to ground {{{ground_distance}}} Weight 450 lb (200 kg) (dry) Fuel capacity 3 US gal (11 L; 2 imp gal) or 4 US gal (15 L; 3 imp gal) The bike has been restored with original parts and design . look like coming directly from 1972. Back in the days !!!!The bike is not 100 % restored but in really good condition trying to keep her original as much as possible The engine run great good compression no weird nose good balanced compressionlot of parts have been replaced . rebuild or re paint as original design  (little crack on gas tank see pictures)Additional Pictures and Video with URL below https://www. flickr. com/photos/103927018@N06/sets/72157649556804710/. LinkReplaced  BRAND NEW  parts:          Battery ·         Tires (front and Back) ·         Plugs        Full Ignition         Condenser        Coils   Fully Rebuilt Carburetors  Diaphragms  Complete rebuild kit   Ultrasonic cleaning New intakes carb holders Air filters   (original holders and new filters available currently   aftermarket filters)   Battery cables Paint done couple years agoNew gas hoses Brand new seat cover. Black vinyl replacement replica motorcycle seat cover to fit a Yamaha XS650 XS2The bike has the original exhausts with small rust holes but still usable Don't hesitate to ask questions or schedule an appointment to see the Bike 

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