One of the hottest segments in motorcycling today is retro-inspired models, whether it be Triumph Bonnevilles, BMW R-nineTs or even Guzzi’s V7 series. Well, Japan is beginning to muscle in on the segment, with Yamaha emerging as the early leader with its Sports Heritage line that includes the SR400, SCR950, XSR900 and the recently introduced XSR700.
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2018 Yamaha XSR700 Sport Heritage First Ride Review
Yamaha is continuing to leverage the moto world’s desire for retro by sponsoring custom builds for its Sports Heritage line. Seen below are the Yamaha Yard Built XS650 and XSR700, a cool dual-build project that features a nicely resto-modded 1972 Yamaha XS650 alongside a mildly customized XSR700 that apes some of the XS650’s styling cues and its paint color. We like them both, but which one would you rather ride and own" 2018 Yamaha XS650 Concept
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Yamaha Yard Built XS650 and XSR700 by Greg Hageman
?Fast Father? Inspires ?Faster Son?
Cypress, CA ? December 15, 2017 ? Yamaha?s latest additions to the Yard Built garage, an XS650 and XSR700 by custom builder Greg Hageman, reflect great respect and admiration for designs of the past paired with modern performance. Based out of Bettendorf, Iowa, Hageman modestly describes himself as ?just a guy working in my garage,? but his latest projects have helped to established him as a premier builder with a true passion for creating be...