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• This is an added lot: 1975 Yamaha 653cc XS650 Chopper Registration no. LWT 506P Frame no. 502503 Engine no. 3U6-001391 Arguably Japan's most successful attempt at a traditional, British-style 'big twin', Yamaha's 650 debuted in 1969 as the XS1, progressing via the XS2 to the XS650. Developed with assistance from ace road-racer Percy Tait, the XS650 banished the handling woes of its predecessors' while retaining their torquey, bullet-proof, overhead-cam motor. Top speed was within a whisker of 110mph while restrained riding could see fuel consumption approach 60mpg. In modified form the engine was used successfully in sidecar moto-cross and also by Yamaha in dirt-track racing in the USA. This example, however, has been installed in a hardtail chopper frame of unknown origin, which is fitted with as yet unidentified front forks and twin disc brakes of later vintage (possibly mid-1980s Honda CBX750F). The machine comes with V5C new keepers suppliment only and is sold strictly as viewed. No reserve. £100 - 200

Category: Motoring / Motorcycles