Flat Trackers are great looking, purpose built mud-sliders that ooze retro, rural American charm. I love them. This 1977 Yamaha XS650 is a tidy looking example, it was raced extensively but underwent a major overhaul before being put to bed in a garage for 5 years following the original owners retirement.
By the sound of the description the bike is in good shape and just needs the usual TLC in order to get it running smoothly again, adding a light up front and some blinkers on the corners and some new rubber would be almost all it needs to go road legal in most states. If you’re tempted, check out the auction on eBay here.
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When the pandemic had me stranded at our South Western German workshop for the summer, my 1993 Honda XR650L got some TLC. I always loved the combination of the fun aesthetics and the utilitarian function of early 80s rally bikes.
This highly unusual twin-engined motorcycle appears to be a one-off build that no one really knows anything about. It’s clear that it’s a custom-built…
