Description
H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
29th Mar, 2023 12:00
1980 Yamaha XS650 Project
No Reserve
Registration No: LCW 459W
Frame No: 3G5 459367
Engine No: Not visible
CC: 650
MOT: Exempt
XS650 Custom being offered at no reserve
Stood for more than 20 years in a barn
Supplied with a current V5C
The Yamaha Motor Co was formed in 1955 as the powered vehicle division of the massive Yamaha Corporation more famous for making musical instruments. The first bike produced in 1954 was the YA-1, like the BSA Bantam a copy of the German-made DKW RT125 but in typical Japanese fashion this was soon improved upon with the launch of the YA-2 in 1957. This proved to be an immediate success in sporting events in Japan starting a long tradition of achievement that goes on to this day in Moto GP. The XS-1 650cc twin was first seen in 1968 matching the performance of the British bikes of the era but in a more reliable, and oil-tight way.
This XS650 Custom, being offered at no reserve, was part of a large franchised dealers stock who upon closure took everything home and mothballed them in his barn. Stood for the last 20+ years it will need a full recommissioning but is supplied with a current V5C
