XS1/XS2/TX650/XS650

Engine: 650cc four-stroke twin SOHC Year: 1970-1985 Weight: 197-210kg Top speed: 110mph

Legendary Japanese take on traditional British twin. Bulletproof ball and roller crank massively overengineered. Tales of poor handling pre-1975 are totally over played; decent rubber, shocks and fork oil address most issues. Given clean oil and basic servicing they’re capable of ridiculous mileages. Factory custom versions often dismissed but they’re amazingly good value. Arguably the best big twin to ever leave Japan. Ride one and try not to smile!