Comments on: 1971 Yamaha XS XS650

By: MARLON BUENO

MARLON BUENO — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:04:50 +0000

Congratulations on the bike, I also have a 1971 and are the most, the most desirable, that my pen is not unique, the site seeks Joan of Arc 1971

By: Moto

Moto — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:42:24 +0000

Too bad these bikes don’t pull the big bucks. I built a few and took a big loss. I wanted to do this as a side gig and make a few $ to pay for my time and tools but it is a no go. As one seller told me when I called to ask abouit the items he had for sale “you XS guys are the cheapest ^%#*@ I know”

I guess he is right in ways but the reason is most XS owners are looking to do thier own work and need to watch the bill. I built some CB750s and turned them over for a gain but the XS builds are dead ends at the bank. I still love them though. Don’t know why? They are not fast, don’t handle great, vibrate, sound so so, and ar ehard to sell for a decent price. The parts availablity, simple design and only 2 holes to maintain give it a plus.

Good luck getting $4000 for a bike like this. It is very cool but one can be built for less then what he wants and be in better condition too.

By: Billybobba

Billybobba — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:51:21 +0000

Well fellas, try buying that in Aussie, you’d be up for at least 10 G’S, It would be cheaper for me to fly over,ride it across the country and ship it back , than to buy it here.
You fellas live in a fools paradise when it comes to pricing on bikes etc .
But you can stick that snow stuff and freezing temperatures that you all seem to have where the sun don’t shine.

By: JonathonD

JonathonD — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:05:49 +0000

I wouldn’t ever think of buying this bike for that kind of coin buy I think it’s a super cool bike, very clean and I’ve never seen one like it, very nice ride

By: Trey

Trey — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:19:39 +0000

Guys dont get me wrong, I love xs650’s but everyone keeps jackin the price up on these bikes and the great pride of building a cool inexpensive bike is going bye bye.

@Puker I would rather build an xs650 anyday than a unreliable Harley and those guys think that stuff is worth gold. I just dont want this xs stuff to go that way. Sorry if I offended anyone.

By: Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:51:06 +0000

Good God Damn that’s beautiful! The XS650 catch phrase I like is, “The best bike the British never built”.

By: Fong Bros

Fong Bros — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:22:36 +0000

I think it is amazing. Expensive, but amazing. If I had any idea where to get some of those pieces, I’d build one like it.

By: Lostsoul

Lostsoul — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:31:39 +0000

Its kinda like a three legged, blind dog named lucky…Its interesting but to much like a crotch rocket for my taste

By: Trey

Trey — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:04:10 +0000

Both my XS’s piss oil on my garage floor. Just saying its gettin deep.
$7999 ouuch.

By: Puker

Puker — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:38:33 +0000

Yeah, I guess for a bike to really be valuable it has to piss oil all over your driveway. Sweet build!

By: Trey

Trey — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:40:36 +0000

Wow here we go again with another over priced xs650:( Again these are not Harley Davison, Ducati, or even Triumphs. Fella’s these are not expensive bikes and when you buy one dont buy into the its rare crap.

By: REEB!

REEB! — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:25:07 +0000

That’s a sweet rig