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Yamaha XS 650 twin questions.
« on: January 19, 2008, 11:33:10 PM »
Hi guys, I'm new here and am thinking about getting back into motorcycles.  I live in Florida and most of the speed limits near my house are 50mph or less.

I think a vertical twin 650cc would be an ideal choice but there doesn't seem to be anything out there except V-twins of pathetic horsepower.

The old Yamaha XS 650 seems to be available in great shape from many used sources.

There is a place here in Florida called Mikes's that has many parts to keep a Yamaha running.

 http://www.mikesxs.net/

I have never ridden a Yamaha XS 650 and was wondering about the vibration level.  I ask this because I once rode a Yamaha XS 400 and the vibration level of the foot pegs was severe compared to the Kawasaki KZ440 LTD I was riding at that time.  I let the Yamaha 400 owner ride my KZ and he was blown away with the smoothness and power.

How smooth is a Yamaha XS 650?
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